NZ Annual GDP Falls 0.6% in Q2, Missing Expectations âšī¸
New Zealand's economy experienced a 0.6% year-on-year contraction in Q2 2025, with significant declines in goods-producing industries, particularly construction and manufacturing, while service sectors showed modest growth.
Economic contraction signals potential broader market challenges, with significant downturn in key productive sectors indicating potential recessionary pressures and reduced economic performance.
IMF Trims 2025 Vietnam Growth Forecast to 6.5% on U.S. Tariff Hit âšī¸
IMF forecasts Vietnam's economic growth to slow to 6.5% in 2024, down from 7.09%, due to U.S. tariffs and potential global trade tensions, despite robust Q2 GDP growth of 7.96%.
Moderate economic slowdown projection indicates potential challenges for emerging market investments, with mixed signals from recent quarterly performance and IMF outlook.
Georgia GDP Growth Slows in Q2 âšī¸
Georgia's economy grew 7.3% in Q2 2025, showing a slowdown from 9.8% in Q1, with varied performance across different economic sectors.
Moderate economic growth with mixed sectoral performance suggests stability without dramatic shifts, indicating minimal portfolio disruption.
Argentina GDP Growth Misses Expectations in Q2 âšī¸
Argentina's economy grew 6.3% year-on-year in Q2 2025, driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and financial sectors, despite falling slightly short of 6.5% expectations.
Moderate economic growth signals recovery from previous drought, with sectoral improvements across multiple industries. Limited direct implications for global portfolio due to Argentina's relatively small economic footprint.
Sri Lanka GDP Grows 4.9% in Q2 Amid Economic Recovery âšī¸
Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.9% in Q2 2025, continuing its recovery with positive growth across services, agriculture, and industrial sectors.
Gradual economic recovery signals stabilization after previous financial crisis, with modest but consistent growth across key economic sectors. Limited direct relevance to global portfolio due to small market size.