The Chinese government continued to target 'around 5%' growth, though international observers like the IMF projected slightly lower actual performance (approx. 4.5-4.8%).
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What is 'Friend-shoring', a trend that gained momentum in 2025?
Friend-shoring is the practice of moving supply chains to countries that are geopolitical allies to reduce the risk of disruption from conflict or sanctions.
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In 2025, which asset class saw increased institutional adoption due to the approval of Spot ETFs in the US?
The approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs in the US (early 2024) paved the way for significant institutional capital to enter the crypto market throughout 2024 and 2025.
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Which European economy was forecast to have the slowest growth among major Eurozone nations in 2025, struggling with industrial stagnation?
Germany was projected to have very weak growth (around 0.2% to 0.8%), often labeled the 'sick man of Europe' due to high energy costs and weak industrial output.
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The OECD's 2025 Global Debt Report highlighted that developing countries are spending more on what than on health or education?
A record number of developing countries now spend more on servicing their debt interest than they do on vital social services like health or education.
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Global trade in 2025 was characterized by a trend known as 'geo-economic fragmentation', which refers to:
