Economy : Page 7

Finland's economy contracted by 1.0 pct in 2023

March 1, 2024 Finland\'s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 1.0 percent in the whole year of 2023 on a year-on-year basis, according to the latest statistics published by Statistics Finland.

Austria's GDP shrinks 0.8 pct in 2023

March 1, 2024 Austria\'s gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 0.8 percent in real terms in 2023 compared to 2022, as its economy struggles with continued recession, Statistics Austria said.

Canada's economic growth slows in 2023

March 1, 2024 Canada\'s real gross domestic product (GDP) by industry increased 1.2 percent in 2023, the slowest growth rate since 2016 aside from the contraction recorded in 2020, Statistics Canada said.

U.S. Q4 GDP slightly revised down to 3.2 pct

February 29, 2024 The U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 was slightly revised down to an annual rate of 3.2 percent in the second estimate, the Commerce Department reported.

More 15 and 16 year olds in Netharlands in paid work

February 29, 2024 The number of young people aged 15 to 26 in the Netharlands in paid work increased by 34 thousand in Q4 2023 compared to the same quarter one year earlier.

U.S. durable goods orders fall 6.1% in January

February 28, 2024 US durable goods orders plummeted 6.1% in January, falling more than estimates, according to a report released by the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau.

Companies in Germany looking to hire less staff

February 27, 2024 In February, the ifo Employment Barometer fell to 94.9 points, down from 95.5 points in January.

Surplus of a billion euros in Greece budget

February 27, 2024 The state budget balance presented a surplus of 1.093 billion euros in January in Greece.

Retail spending in New Zealand falls for eighth quarter in a row

February 27, 2024 The total volume of retail sales fell 1.9 percent in the December 2023 quarter according to figures released by Stats NZ.

Malaysia's total approved investment up 23 pct in 2023

February 23, 2024 Malaysia has recorded a total approved investment of 329.5 billion ringgit (68.98 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, up 23 percent from 2022, according to an official statement on Thursday.

Eurozone current account surplus up in December

February 21, 2024 The current account surplus in the euro area grew to €32 million ($34.5 billion) in December 2023, according to official data.

Saudi Arabia's GDP hits $1.07trn in nominal terms

February 21, 2024 Saudi Arabia’s GDP has risen from SR2.6 trillion ($690 billion) in nominal terms to over SR4 trillion ($1.07 trillion), and its standing among G20 countries has leapfrogged to number 16, said Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Minister of Investment.