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China’s policy shift signals increased economic support in 2025: Fitch

Fitch Ratings expects China’s shift to a moderately loose policy stance in 2025 to increase fiscal and monetary support, with the deficit likely exceeding 7.1 per cent of GDP in 2024.
Key measures include interest rate cuts, reduced reserve ratios, and boosting consumption through expanded trade-in programmes and higher social payouts.
Rising debt remains a concern.Read More

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Trade tensions may hit European, Middle East seaports: Fitch Ratings

Trade tensions and likely US tariff hikes may hit global trade, exacerbating the growth challenges faced by European and Middle East seaports, Fitch Ratings said.
A slow recovery in demand for consumer goods is likely to continue in Europe in 2025, supporting the seaport sector, it noted.
The Middle East and eastern Mediterranean face port overcapacity risks as construction outpaces demand growth.Read More

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GEP global supply chain index hits -0.20 in Nov, lowest since June

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index rose to -0.20 in November, the lowest spare capacity since June, driven by Asia’s rising procurement activity, particularly in China and India.
North America saw increased safety stockpiling ahead of potential tariffs, while Europe faced weakening demand amid a worsening industrial recession.
Manufacturers are planning to overcome trade challenges.Read More

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Ind-Ra expects Indian economy to grow 6.6% YoY in FY26

India Ratings and Research expects the Indian economy to grow at 6.6 per cent YoY in FY26—20 bps higher than its revised forecast of 6.4 per cent for FY25—driven by investments.
It expects government final consumption expenditure growth to remain muted at 4.3 per cent and gross value added growth to be 6.6 per cent in FY26.
Retail inflation is expected to average around 4.4 per cent in the fiscal.Read More

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