新たな分析によると、世界経済は毎年その生産高の3分の1近くを無駄にしており、年間損失額は約29兆ドルに達する。2026年版「サーキュラリティ・ギャップ・レポート」は、この損失の原因として、製品の早期故障、エネルギーの非効率性、その他回避可能な損失を挙げている。
調査グループのサークル・エコノミーとコンサルティング会社のデロイトが作成したこの報告書は、世界経済の規模を約96兆ドルと評価している。報告書は、25.4兆ユーロ（29兆ドル）が主に5つの経路を通じて失われていると試算している。その中で最大の割合を占めるのは廃棄物で11.6兆ドル、次いでエネルギー損失が10.1兆ドル、老朽化したインフラによる損失が6兆ドルとなっている。
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Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows China's GDP grew 5 percent year-on-year in 2025, reaching 140.19 trillion yuan and surpassing the 140 trillion yuan threshold for the first time. Carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP fell 5 percent, while air quality continued to improve.
The Circularity Gap Report 2024 reveals that the global economy's circularity has declined to 7.2 percent, down from 9.1 percent in 2018. This means less than 8 percent of consumed materials like steel, plastic, and food come from recycled or reused sources. The report, published by Circle Economy with Deloitte, highlights the persistence of the linear take-make-dispose model amid rising sustainability discussions.
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While renewable energy targets about 55% of greenhouse gas emissions, the circular economy tackles the remaining 45% from material production and use. This approach replaces the linear take-make-waste model with strategies to design out waste, extend product life, and restore natural systems. Reports suggest it could reduce emissions by billions of tons annually across key sectors.
Global military spending reached a new record high in 2025, according to the Stockholm-based SIPRI. Inflation-adjusted, it rose 2.9 percent to nearly 2.89 trillion US dollars. The increase stems mainly from ramp-ups in Europe.
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The Ministry of Finance published the Financial Plan for 2026, projecting 2.6% GDP growth and 5.8% inflation. The document estimates an average dollar rate of $3,801 and Brent barrel at US$59.2, though analysts warn of calculation errors and lack of concrete measures for fiscal cuts. The publication was delayed by more than a month compared to previous years.
India’s goods trade deficit narrowed to $20.67 billion in March from $21.69 billion a year earlier, data from the Commerce and Industry Ministry showed. The easing came amid a West Asia crisis that curbed petroleum imports and exports to the region. Goods exports for FY26 rose 1% to $441 billion.