Finanspolitik

Rating agency Fitch Ratings has decided to maintain France's sovereign debt rating at A+ with a stable outlook, despite ongoing budgetary challenges. This decision comes amid global instability from the war in Iran. Economy Minister Roland Lescure welcomed the announcement as recognition of the government's efforts.

3. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded 2.3% in 2025, below the 3.4% of 2024, according to data released by the IBGE on Tuesday (3). The economy did not grow in the second half, with family consumption stagnant and productive investment declining, but government spending and exports prevented contraction. The slowdown stems from tighter monetary policy to control inflation.

Following the Cabinet's approval of a record ¥122.3 trillion fiscal 2026 budget, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a projected primary balance surplus—the first in 28 years—highlighting progress toward long-term fiscal health amid high debt concerns.

25. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Japan's government has revised upward its economic forecast for the fiscal year ending next March, projecting acceleration in growth the following year due to a massive stimulus package boosting consumption and capital expenditure. The latest projections, approved by the cabinet on Wednesday, expect 1.1% expansion in the current fiscal year. Growth is forecasted at 1.3% for fiscal 2026.

The fiscal budget for 2026 was approved on Wednesday night, concluding a process marked by creative accounting practices according to an economist. Michelle Labbé criticizes the systematic overestimation of revenues under the current administration, which has increased deficits and debt. The budget appears designed to constrain a potential opposition-led new administration.

26. november 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Brazilian states and municipalities disagree with the tax reform's simplification premises and plan to resume 'tax on tax' charges during the transition period. This could spark national litigation, undermining the reform's goal of reducing judicial disputes. The country already leads the world in tax litigation.