The OECD reported a 0.1% economic output growth in Q1 2025, down from 0.5% in Q4 2024, indicating a slowdown in growth rates. The G7 economies also saw a decline, with Japan and the US experiencing contractions. The UK, Italy, Germany, and France showed slight growth, while Ireland had the highest growth rate at 3.2%. The OECD predicts slower global growth due to trade disruptions and inflationary pressures, lowering its forecast to 3.1% for 2025. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)