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U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met in Washington to reaffirm and advance the reciprocal trade agreement, directing ministers to implement the pact and boost economic security and growth as they pursue a 'NEW GOLDEN AGE' of the U.S.-Indonesia alliance.
The US economy is expanding at a robust pace while job openings and hiring have fallen to multi-year lows, leaving some workers unemployed or underemployed despite strong growth. Analysts point to factors like AI-driven efficiency, outsourcing, immigration policy, and fiscal uncertainty as possible causes, with experts cautioning the trend could be temporary or longer-lasting.
Tariffs are effectively a tax on U.S. consumption, potentially slowing growth by raising costs for consumers and firms. The S&P 500 is trading with a CAPE ratio above 39, a level historically followed by weak returns and drawdowns, a pattern echoing the dot-com crash. While earnings may accelerate in 2025–26, investors are advised to be cautious, consider preserving cash, and tilt portfolios toward long-term wealth rather than chasing volatility.
Americans started 2026 in a foul mood even as the economy shows growth and unemployment remains low, with consumer confidence sinking to a 12-year low (84.5). Persistent inflation around 3% and a softer job market weigh on sentiment, underscoring a disconnect between strong headlines and public mood.
Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam was reelected and is expected to become president, signaling a consolidation of power that could accelerate decisions and reforms. He’s pushing a high-growth strategy targeting 10%+ annual growth from 2026–2030 centered on expanding the private sector and higher-value industries, while maintaining party discipline. The move raises concerns about checks and human rights as the state expands security influence and reshapes the economy; challenges include aging demographics, climate risk, weak institutions, and U.S. trade pressures.
U.S. GDP rose at a 4.4% annual rate in the third quarter, led by robust consumer spending, marking the fastest growth in two years and signaling resilience in the economy.
China’s population declined for the fourth straight year to about 1.404 billion in 2025, with births at 7.92 million and a birth rate of 5.63 per 1,000—the lowest since 1949—despite subsidies and policy tweaks intended to boost births; analysts say aging demographics and high costs are weighing on family formation, and reforms to pension systems and tax bases may be needed to sustain growth as the economy shifts away from labor-intensive industries.
About a quarter of developing countries are poorer now than in 2019 due to post-pandemic shocks, with many in sub-Saharan Africa; while some economies posted modest growth, global growth is slowing and not enough to reduce poverty. The World Bank notes China’s projected growth of about 4.4% this year and 4.2% next, and urges tighter budgets, more private investment and trade liberalization, and investment in technology and education to sustain growth amid high debt and aging populations.
The US trade deficit has significantly decreased to its lowest since 2009, dropping by nearly half to around $29.4 billion in October 2025, driven by reduced imports and increased exports amid tariffs, which some economists see as a sign of economic resilience and a potential advantage in 2026.
Goldman Sachs Research predicts the S&P 500 will rally 12% in 2026, driven by moderate economic growth, continued AI investment, and strategic sector rotations, despite concerns about market concentration and valuation levels.
The US economy added only 50,000 jobs in December, significantly below expectations, indicating a slowdown in employment growth.
China's economy is projected to grow by 4.8% in 2026, driven by surging exports and policy easing, despite ongoing challenges in the property market and labor sector. The country is shifting towards a consumption- and services-driven economy, with a focus on diversifying export markets and supporting income growth through targeted policies. However, structural issues like a weak property market and labor market pressures remain significant hurdles.
The U.S. trade deficit in October fell to its lowest since 2009, at $29.4 billion, driven by increased exports and decreased imports following Trump's tariffs, which appear to have curbed foreign goods' imports while boosting American exports, contributing positively to economic growth amid a resilient labor market and rising productivity.
China's services sector growth slowed to a six-month low in December, with new business and foreign demand declining, although business sentiment remains optimistic for 2026. Companies continue to cut staffing and face rising input costs, while lowering prices due to intense competition, amid ongoing economic challenges like property downturns and deflation.
The U.S. economy in 2025 was characterized by contradictions such as healthy growth amid slowing hiring, elevated inflation, and rising unemployment, with uncertainties about future trends due to data disruptions and technological impacts like AI potentially leading to a 'jobless expansion.' Economists are cautiously optimistic about 2026, expecting improved hiring and growth, but underlying inequalities and data collection issues remain concerns.