Global Scans · Decent Work and Growth · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] We expect Latin America to see modest growth, with momentum in Brazil softening amid tighter financial conditions and fiscal constraints, and growth in Mexico constrained by trade tensions with the US. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] India remains a global bright spot, underpinned by infrastructure investment and strong domestic demand, with GDP growth projected at 6.6% in 2025 and 6.5% in 2026, following a 6.7% advance in 2024. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] Lower goods demand from the U.S. could slow global trade and economic and corporate earnings growth in other countries, which could hurt the performance of international stocks. Schwab Brokerage
• [New] Risks to the economic outlook include elevated policy uncertainty, tighter global financial conditions, and potential trade tensions, although there are opportunities for stronger growth through fiscal support and digital investment. Scribd
• [New] EAP excluding China is projected to grow at 4.2% in 2025, impacted by trade policy uncertainty and reduced confidence, while growth is expected to remain subdued at 4% in 2026 and 2027. Scribd
• [New] Document Informationclick to expand document informationGrowth in East Asia and Pacific is expected to slow from 5% in 2024 to 4.5% in 2025 due to increased trade barriers and policy uncertainty, with China's growth projected at 4.5% as fiscal support offsets trade tensions. Scribd
• [New] S&P Global expects India's domestic demand growth to be more resilient compared to exports. IBPS Guide
• [New] Queensland risks losing investment opportunities 2025, especially in the North West Minerals Province, where prospective copper projects have the potential to provide economic growth for the state economy. Discovery Alert
• [New] While Europe will remain the largest destination for UK goods, export destinations are expected to diversify, as growth spreads across regions. GOV.UK
• [New] The UK is expected to retain its position as the sixth-largest economy, even as rapid growth in emerging markets sees the UK's share of global GDP decline. GOV.UK
• [New] Emerging markets will claim a growing share of global GDP, with rapid growth centred on South Asia and Africa. GOV.UK
• [New] In Argentina, the momentum generated by Mileinomics is strong and, despite its low foreign exchange reserves, could post GDP growth of 5 %in 2025 and 3.5 %in 2026. Coface
• [New] In Latin America, Mexico is bearing the brunt of trade uncertainty, with zero growth expected in 2025. Coface
• [New] While ultimate tariff outcomes remain unpredictable, they remain the biggest overhang for global growth and US Federal Reserve policy. Invesco
• [New] We expect decent growth to continue in Southern Europe, and - putting the tariff impact to one side - we expect Germany's fiscal plans could add 1% -2% to the rate of GDP growth in due course. Invesco
• As of 2023, Argentina's CNC machining industry is valued at approximately USD 66.9 million, with projections indicating growth to USD 101.2 million by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030. BEAUSINO
• GDP growth is Following the strong first quarter likely to slow again and remain rather subdued over the remainder of the year; the SNB expects GDP growth of 1% to 1.5% for 2025 as a whole, while also anticipating GDP growth of 1% to 1.5% for 2026. IC Markets | Official Blog | Blog
• Property investment in Queretaro presents compelling opportunities across multiple investment strategies, supported by strong fundamentals and continued growth prospects as we reach mid-2025. TheLatinvestor
• The UAE's non-oil GDP growth, projected at 5.3% in 2025 by the Central Bank of the UAE, adds to the investment case. Khaleej Times
• In the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) region, oil demand is expected to rise by around 160,000 bpd in 2025, led by growth in the Americas. The Independent Uganda:
• Demand Aligned with Economic Growth: We expect Indonesia's electricity demand to rise by about 5% a year in 2025 and 2026, mirroring Fitch's GDP growth forecasts. petromindo
• India continues to see significant growth in digital payments, with over 130 billion transactions projected by the end of 2025. Precedence Research
• Chemical sector emissions need to peak in the next few years and decline towards 2030 to get on track with the Net Zero Scenario, despite strong growth in demand for its outputs. IEA

Last updated: 29 June 2025