Economics
China posted 4-5% Growth in 2026, outpacing U.S. expansion
China grew 4-5% in 2026 while the U.S. expanded 2-2.5% and did not fall into recession.
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Economics
China grew 4-5% in 2026 while the U.S. expanded 2-2.5% and did not fall into recession.
Economics
The policy rate ended the year at 4.0% with no cuts through September and no further changes after October.
Science
NVIDIA was the Largest firm by year-end and Anthropic's model topped performance rankings, valuing the firm at $1.75 trillion.
World
The United States refrained from declaring war and Iran made no progress toward enrichment or a nuclear deal.
World
Ukraine also failed to reclaim Crimea and Russia did not control 95% of Donbass.
World
China also refrained from blockading Taiwan throughout 2026.
World
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also stayed in office in Ukraine while Donald Trump remained out of the U.S. presidency.
Politics
California voters chose Becerra for governor, Bass for mayor, and turned down a Billionaire wealth-tax proposal.
Politics
He Will remain in office until the upcoming election, after which Gadi Eizenkot will become Prime Minister
Politics
Democrats captured the house and senate in the 2026 Midterms, achieving a unified congressional majority.
Politics
Incumbent-friendly candidates also won in Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia.
Politics
Lula secured first-round lead under 5% ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro, setting a runoff for January 2027.
Crypto
The cryptocurrency peaked in the upper $80k range, reaching $85k, yet stayed below $90k and $100k.
Politics
The White House still had no Press Secretary named, and President Donald Trump remained in office.
Politics
The Greens entered Saxony-Anhalt's Landtag and the Bank of Japan raised rates by 25 basis points.
Economics
The central bank held rates steady in September and again at its following meeting.
World
United Russia captured all regional contests while Yabloko failed to meet the parliamentary threshold.
Politics
The Alternative for Germany also won Mecklenburg-Vorpommern parliament and Katharina Pötter became mayor of Osnabrück.
Politics
The party secured 27-30% of the vote while the Sweden Democrats finished second.
Sports
Aryna Sabalenka took the women's title, an American man failed to reach the final, and Learner Tien defeated Jakub Mensik.
Politics
Democrats nominated David Morales for Providence mayor and Kim Ahern for Attorney general.
Culture
Beauty in Black placed second in US show rankings and the Secret Woman was second US movie.
Culture
The Odyssey held above $11 m and Onslaught failed to reach an 80% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Politics
SPD cleared the 5% threshold and out-polled the Greens.
Economics
China grew 4-5% in 2026 while the U.S. expanded 2-2.5% and did not fall into recession.
China's economy expanded by between four and five percent in 2026, while the United States grew at a more modest pace. U.S. gross domestic product rose by roughly two to two and a half percent over the same year. Both economies avoided a recession through the end of 2026.
The data confirmed that the United States did not enter a recession by the close of 2026.
World
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also stayed in office in Ukraine while Donald Trump remained out of the U.S. presidency.
Politics
California voters chose Becerra for governor, Bass for mayor, and turned down a Billionaire wealth-tax proposal.
Politics
He Will remain in office until the upcoming election, after which Gadi Eizenkot will become Prime Minister
Politics
Democrats captured the house and senate in the 2026 Midterms, achieving a unified congressional majority.
Politics
Incumbent-friendly candidates also won in Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Ceará, Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia.
Politics
Lula secured first-round lead under 5% ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro, setting a runoff for January 2027.
Crypto
The cryptocurrency peaked in the upper $80k range, reaching $85k, yet stayed below $90k and $100k.
Politics
The White House still had no Press Secretary named, and President Donald Trump remained in office.
Politics
The Greens entered Saxony-Anhalt's Landtag and the Bank of Japan raised rates by 25 basis points.
Economics
The central bank held rates steady in September and again at its following meeting.
World
United Russia captured all regional contests while Yabloko failed to meet the parliamentary threshold.
Politics
The Alternative for Germany also won Mecklenburg-Vorpommern parliament and Katharina Pötter became mayor of Osnabrück.
Politics
The party secured 27-30% of the vote while the Sweden Democrats finished second.
Sports
Aryna Sabalenka took the women's title, an American man failed to reach the final, and Learner Tien defeated Jakub Mensik.
Politics
Democrats nominated David Morales for Providence mayor and Kim Ahern for Attorney general.
Culture
Beauty in Black placed second in US show rankings and the Secret Woman was second US movie.
Culture
The Odyssey held above $11 m and Onslaught failed to reach an 80% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Politics
SPD cleared the 5% threshold and out-polled the Greens.
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