International Markets Archive

Argentina’s economy has shown signs of stabilization following a challenging year marked by severe poverty, soaring inflation and significant sociopolitical pressures. Today, the country stands as one of the largest economies in Latin America, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $640 billion, per the World Bank Group.

India’s economy faces major headwinds as U.S. President Donald Trump imposes penalty for buying Russian goods on top of a 25% tariff. The tariff took effect August 1, after the previous 26% tariff introduced in April was paused following negotiations.

At the start of the year, Pakistan’s economy showed remarkable improvement after years of high inflation debt and trade deficits. This positive shift was supported by improved macroeconomic management, inflation control measures and greater fiscal and external account stability.

The United Kingdom’s economy shrunk for the second month in May, with gross domestic product falling by 0.1%. While many economists expected the economy to grow in May, the country had a hard time navigating global economic instability.

Egypt entered January under intense balance-of-payment pressure, carrying the weight of mounting financial strains from the previous year. High inflation, tight credit conditions and a shift towards cutting back on spending threatened to constrain economic growth in 2025. At the mid-year mark, Egypt’s economy is gaining momentum, fueled by robust gross domestic product (GDP) growth, a surge in private investment and a thriving tourism sector.

The Mexican economy holds steady, but fluctuating currency value and mounting international pressure weigh on Latin America’s second largest economy.

At the start of the year, the Chilean economy faced rising inflation, external risks and political instability. Despite these challenges, there was hope for recovery, and by May, the economy had performed better than expected, supported by increased domestic demand.

China’s economy showed stable growth in May, despite the pinch from tariffs and the ongoing trade war with the United States.