GDP

UK to auction £4bn of 2033 gilts in August 2026
The UK Debt Management Office plans to sell £4 billion of 4.125% Treasury gilts maturing in March 2033, with bidding open via the Bloomberg system next month.

Chile’s GDP flat in Q2, copper drags as mining sector weighs
Chile’s economy stagnated in the second quarter, missing forecasts for a 0.3% rebound as copper output fell. Annual GDP contracted 0.2%, reversing expectations for modest growth.

Moldova lowers 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.8%
Government revises outlook amid fiscal constraints and external headwinds. Previous estimate stood at 4.5%.

Japan’s Q2 GDP grows 0.3% q/q, misses forecasts
Growth slows as private consumption and capital expenditure weaken, underscoring fragile domestic demand.

Japan Q2 GDP Contracts More Than Expected Amid Sluggish Capex and Spending
Japan's economic output declined in the second quarter, missing expectations as capital expenditure and private consumption slowed.

China's Industrial Output Slows in July as Retail Sales Miss Forecasts
Official data shows China's industrial production growth slowed in July while retail sales fell short of analyst expectations.

Eurozone GDP grows 0.4% in Q2, Eurostat estimates
Second-quarter expansion slightly exceeds expectations as domestic demand and services sector lead growth. Full data due August 14.

Swiss GDP grows 1.5% in Q2 2026, data shows
Switzerland's economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in the second quarter, driven by domestic demand and services sector growth.

Japan’s GDP growth misses forecasts in Q2
Quarterly expansion slows to 0.2% as private consumption and capex underperform, missing analyst expectations.

Taiwan lifts 2026 GDP growth forecast to 11.05%
Government upgrades outlook as chip demand rebounds and domestic investment strengthens. Projection exceeds prior estimate by 0.95 percentage points.

Peru’s June GDP growth slows to 1.75% amid weak demand
Peru’s gross domestic product expanded 1.75% year-on-year in June, down from May’s revised 2.1% and missing forecasts, as domestic and external demand softened.

Poland’s GDP grows 0.9% in Q2, beats expectations
Second-quarter expansion exceeds forecasts as domestic demand and services sector lead growth, though risks remain amid regional slowdown.

UK Second-Quarter GDP Growth Slows Despite June Economic Rebound
Economic growth in the United Kingdom decelerated during the second quarter, though a late rebound in June indicates a potentially stronger outlook ahead.

UK Economy Unexpectedly Expands by 0.3% in June, Says ONS
The United Kingdom's economy posted an unexpected 0.3% growth rate in June, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.

Thailand’s Second-Quarter GDP Growth Expected to Slow Sharply
A recent Reuters poll indicates that Thailand's economic growth likely decelerated significantly in the second quarter.

Malaysia’s Q2 GDP growth seen at 5.8% on strong exports, demand
Economists anticipate Malaysia’s second-quarter growth to accelerate to 5.8%, driven by resilient domestic demand and robust export performance.

Singapore Upgrades 2026 Growth Outlook Following Strong Q2 GDP Driven by AI
Singapore has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026, supported by robust second-quarter GDP figures fueled by the artificial intelligence sector.

U.S. GDP Growth Slows in Q2 as Price Pressures Weigh on Markets
Gross domestic product expanded at a more modest pace in the second quarter, while persistent inflation metrics continue to unsettle financial markets.

