Japan’s economy eked out an annual rate of 0.9% growth in the July-September quarter as consumer spending held up.

The U.K. economy grew less than expected in the third quarter of the year, showing only marginal growth following a rebound at the start of the year, initial figures showed Friday. Gross domestic product came in at 0.

Economic growth in Arkansas has outpaced the U.S. over the past five years in key areas, and expansion is projected to continue through 2026, though at a slower pace.

The Japanese economy managed to continue growing for a second straight quarter thanks to a recovery in consumption.

The UK economy cooled by more than expected in the third quarter after a surprise contraction in September as anxiety built over the new Labour government’s fiscal plans.

GDP rose only marginally in the third quarter, with prospects for a rebound uncertain as higher government spending and the threat of increased tariffs on exports to the U.S. are likely to push activity in different directions.

U.K. economic growth slowed down sharply in the third quarter of the year, official figures showed Friday. The Office for National Statistics said growth during the July to September period was just 0.