Central Europe and the Baltic states are forecast to grow by 2.7% in 2025 and 2.8% in 2026, supported by resilient labor markets despite weak manufacturing and exports. In the southeastern EU, growth ...

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Nomura upgrades China's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4.5% from 4.0%

Nomura has upgraded its forecast for China's 2025 GDP growth to 4.5% from 4.0%, according to a note from the investment bank on Thursday.

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EBRD cuts 2025 growth forecast as trade risks weigh on investments

The EBRD has lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 3.2%, down 0.3 points from September 2024, as slowing investment, trade uncertainty, and weaker external demand weigh on the outlook. The Bank warns ...

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Building materials producer CRH forecasts further profit growth after 12% jump in 2024

CRH has forecast core profit growth of 6% to 12% in 2025 after the largest building materials producer in the US and Europe last night posted 12% growth for 2024 on strong infrastructure and ...

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CRH forecasts further profit growth after 12% jump in 2024

CRH forecast core profit growth of 6% to 12% in 2025 after the largest building materials producer in the United States and Europe posted 12% growth for 2024 on Wednesday, in line with its guidance.

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