Group 1: Hot Topics - The article discusses the "fiscal championship" among the US, Europe, and Japan, questioning which region is more proactive and how this will influence economic growth in 2026 [4][5]. - It highlights the economic structure since August, indicating a trend of "external demand resilience and weak internal demand," and explores the underlying changes and future economic fundamentals [5]. Group 2: High-Frequency Tracking - The August PMI data reflects a contrast between price expectations and reality, with supply contraction expectations boosting prices while actual production remains strong, necessitating attention to anti-involution policy effects [6]. - Industrial production shows continued differentiation, with infrastructure construction recovering while real estate transactions remain weak [8]. Group 3: Service Industry Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of service industry opening, noting that while the service sector's share is increasing, its growth has slowed in recent years [10]. - It outlines the stages of service industry opening in China since 2001, including exploration, innovation, and deepening phases [10]. - Future service industry openings are expected to focus on telecommunications, digital industries, healthcare, and finance [10].

Economic Growth Forecast - Malta's central bank predicts real GDP growth will slow from 5.9% in 2024 to 3.9% in 2025, with further decline to 3.3% by 2027 [1] - The bank's report indicates a slight downward adjustment for 2025's GDP growth compared to previous forecasts, while projections for the following two years remain largely unchanged [1] Key Growth Drivers - Private consumption is expected to remain the main driver of GDP growth throughout the forecast period (2025-2027), despite a decline from recent peaks [1] - Investment is anticipated to continue recovering in the first two years of the forecast period [1] - Net exports are projected to contribute positively to GDP growth, primarily due to service trade, although this contribution will be significantly less than domestic demand [1] Employment and Unemployment Trends - Employment growth is expected to gradually slow, decreasing from 5.3% in 2024 to 3.0% in 2025, and further to 2.4% and 2.3% in 2026 and 2027, respectively [1] - The unemployment rate is projected to decline to 2.7% by the end of the forecast period [1] Wage Growth and Inflation - The labor market is expected to remain tight, which will be a key factor driving wage increases [2] - Wage growth is forecasted to slow from 6.3% last year to 4.4% in 2025, with further declines to 3.7% and 3.5% in 2026 and 2027, respectively [2] - The average annual inflation rate is expected to reach 2.3% in 2025, down from 2.4% last year, primarily reflecting a decrease in food and service inflation [2] - Inflation rates for 2026 and 2027 are projected to further decline to 2.1% and 2.0%, respectively, driven mainly by a decrease in service inflation [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Monetary Authority of Singapore indicates a potential slowdown in Singapore's GDP growth in the second half of 2025 [1] Group 1 - The Monetary Authority of Singapore has expressed concerns regarding the economic outlook for the latter half of 2025 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) indicates that Singapore's GDP growth may slow down in the second half of 2025 [1] Economic Outlook - The MAS's forecast suggests a potential deceleration in economic activity, which could impact various sectors within Singapore's economy [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Trump's tariffs and trade tensions remain a significant risk for Asia [1] - Vietnam is identified as the most vulnerable country due to its heavy reliance on final demand from the United States [1] - The report anticipates a slight slowdown in GDP growth across most of Asia this year [1] Group 2 - In the context of weak economic growth and low inflation rates, further interest rate cuts are likely in many parts of Asia in the coming months [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Canadian GDP growth is expected to slow significantly, but a recession can be avoided, according to Stephen Brown from Capital Economics [1] Group 1: Election Outcome - The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, won the Canadian election but lost its majority [1] - The election results are not expected to change the GDP growth outlook [1] Group 2: Economic Policy Implications - The Liberal Party is likely to continue governing and implement moderate stimulus policies [1] - Carney may need to make concessions to the New Democratic Party or the Bloc Québécois to implement his plans, potentially leading to looser fiscal policies [1] Group 3: Interest Rate Expectations - The anticipated fiscal policies may lead to a reassessment of the expectation that the Bank of Canada will cut interest rates three more times this year [1] - This could prevent the Canadian dollar and bond yields from declining as significantly as previously expected [1]