New Zealand's economic outlook strained by US tariff uncertainty

New Zealand's economic outlook strained by US tariff uncertainty

Uncertainty remains around how US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact New Zealand’s economic recovery, Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold says....

Singapore upgrades 2025 growth forecast but warns that outlook remains 'clouded by uncertainty'

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) upgraded Singapore's economic growth forecast, but warned that risks remain amid uncertainties from US tariff policies. Singapore's full-year GDP growth forecast was upgraded to a range of 1.5 to 2.5 per cent, up from 0 to 2 per cent, said MTI on Tuesday (Aug 12). The upgrade comes after a better-than-expected performance in...