Week in Review Archive

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.

Over the past 40 years, Malaysia has stood out on the world stage for its impressive economic performance and resilience. To this day, the country remains a powerhouse in the global market, ranking among the world’s leading suppliers of electrical equipment, semiconductors, solar panels and information and communications technology (ICT). Amid ongoing trade tensions and inflationary pressures, Southeast Asia’s third-largest economy experienced a slowdown in 2025.

Poland’s economy remains one of the strongest in the European Union (EU), even as contentious election reveals political tensions within the country. Karol Nawrocki from the conservative party won the June 1 election with 51% of the votes, beating out the left-leaning Rafal Trzaskowski.