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Suriname's oil dreams are being hindered by geological reality, as the country's offshore basin is not delivering the expected oil boom, contrasting with neighboring Guyana's success.

The US economy is experiencing its fastest growth in two years, with major indices reaching record highs due to AI optimism and a robust GDP report, presenting opportunities for high-growth tech stocks.

Singapore's fourth-quarter GDP growth exceeded expectations with a 5.7% increase, driven by strong manufacturing performance, and full-year GDP reached 4.8%.

India is projected to surpass Japan and California in terms of economic size, driven by a forecasted 7.3% GDP growth in 2025-26, according to the Reserve Bank of India.

The Trump administration warns of significant disruptions to air travel and a negative impact on GDP due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Saudi Arabia's Economy Minister expects GDP growth of 4.8-5.1% in 2025 and 6.5% in 2026, driven by non-oil activities which now account for 56% of real GDP, surpassing oil and government sectors for the first time.

South Korea's third-quarter GDP grew at its fastest pace in over a year, driven by strong exports growth, exceeding economists' expectations of 1.5% year-on-year growth with a 1.7% increase.

Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau emphasizes the need for a 2026 budget deficit not exceeding 4.8% of GDP to manage the country's growing debt burden.

The US government shutdown is ongoing, with a possibility of surpassing the 35-day record, causing economic uncertainty and potentially impacting GDP.

Consumer spending in the US has shown a strong trend, indicating a robust third-quarter GDP, with the economy still maintaining momentum.

Hong Kong has raised its GDP growth forecast for 2025 due to stronger-than-expected performance in exports and domestic consumption, indicating a positive outlook for the economy.

Taiwan’s cabinet approved a supplementary defence budget of NT$145.7 billion (US$4.6 billion), raising total 2024 defence spending above NT$1 trillion for the first time and increasing the defence budget as a share of GDP to 3.83%.