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China has set its annual economic growth goal at 4.5% to 5%, marking the lowest target since 1991, indicating a slowdown in the country's economic growth.

GinsGlobal's CEO Anthony Ginsberg views the recent AI and tech pullback as a buying opportunity, citing the early stages of AI adoption and emerging opportunities in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and biotech.

Citrini's AI doom report has caused a decline in software and payment stocks, citing the potential emergence of 'Ghost GDP' where AI agents manipulate economic data.

US stocks are expected to open lower on Friday due to slower-than-expected GDP growth, indicating a potential downturn in the market.

The Federal Reserve's inflation rate exceeded expectations, while GDP growth slowed down more than forecast, leading to losses in S&P 500 futures amidst concerns over potential conflicts and trade policies.

US GDP growth rate fell to 1.4% in the fourth quarter, significantly below analysts' expectations, due to a drop in government spending during the federal shutdown.

The Canadian government plans to shift its defense spending from US manufacturers to Canadian ones, aiming to create 125,000 jobs and boost the economy by raising military spending to 5% of GDP.

The Israeli crypto industry is pushing for regulatory changes, which could potentially add 70,000 jobs and $38 billion to the country's GDP, according to a KPMG report.

Apollo's Chief Economist Torsten Slok expects the US economy to grow more than expected due to strong tailwinds, as mentioned on Bloomberg Surveillance: The Fed Decides.

US consumer confidence has hit a 12-year low, indicating a decline in consumer spending and potential economic slowdown, despite strong GDP and productivity growth.

A winter storm in the US is expected to negatively impact the country's economic growth in the first quarter, making it challenging to assess the overall state of the economy.

South Africa's National Treasury Chief expects the country's budget to show a stabilization of government debt relative to GDP for the first time in nearly 20 years, indicating a positive fiscal turning point.