Singapore’s economic outlook for 2026 is facing mounting headwinds, as escalating geopolitical risks and potential energy supply disruptions begin to outweigh still-resilient technology-driven growth, economists said.

China’s economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year, with official data released on Thursday showing resilience despite a Middle East crisis that threatens to weigh on global growth.

Fitch Ratings on Friday upgraded its outlook on Türkiye’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating to positive from stable, while affirming the rating at “BB-.”

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its global growth forecast for 2026 on Monday, citing businesses and economies adapting to eased U.S. tariffs and a continued surge in AI investment, which has boosted asset values and expectations of productivity gains.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday described the country’s economic outlook as “very critical,” emphasizing that his government will prioritize restoring growth in 2026.

Netflix (NFLX) stock gained around 3% in premarket trading on Monday after the streaming giant issued a positive annual revenue forecast, boosting investor confidence in its ability to weather potential economic slowdowns in a tariff-heavy environment.

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, recovering from the previous session's losses, supported by a slightly optimistic short-term market outlook and stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, despite thin trading volumes ahead of the Christmas holiday.