Carlos Rivera

Carlos Rivera covers Latin American economies, emerging market debt, and commodity-driven growth stories for Economic Pulse.

🇯🇲 Jamaica’s Growth Stalled by Lack of Competition, Warns Gleaner Columnist

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🇯🇲 Jamaica CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Jamaica’s economy suffers from a “no-competition, no-growth” dynamic, according to a July 13, 2026 column in the Jamaica Gleaner. U.S. transportation CPI rose in June 2026, driven by gasoline, per the Traders Union on July 14, 2026. India’s CPI inflation … Read more

🇳🇿 New Zealand Dollar Surges as Central Bank Flags More Rate Hikes to Fight Persistent Inflation

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🇳🇿 New Zealand CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways New Zealand Dollar hit a one-month high on July 14, 2026, after US inflation undershot expectations, according to TMGM trading. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has warned inflation could become persistent, per The Business Times on July 13, … Read more

🇦🇫 Afghanistan Sees Economic Growth Amid Ongoing Challenges in 1404

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🇦🇫 Afghanistan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Afghanistan’s economy is growing, according to a TOLOnews report from July 11, 2026. UNICEF warns that the Middle East crisis could undermine Afghanistan’s growth, as reported by TOLOnews on July 11, 2026. Afghanistan’s Agricultural Minister visited India to strengthen ties, … Read more

🇧🇭 Bahrain Treasury Bills Draw 178% Oversubscription as Yields Edge Lower, Signaling Investor Confidence

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🇧🇭 Bahrain CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bahrain’s $185.7 million Treasury bills attracted a 178 percent oversubscription, with yields edging lower, according to Economy Middle East on July 13, 2026. Global stocks gained on softer inflation data, as reported by Gulf Daily News (Bahrain) on July 14, … Read more

🇩🇴 Mining Boom Drives Dominican Republic Economy as Global Inflation Eases

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🇩🇴 Dominican Republic CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Mining exports and investment surged in the Dominican Republic, driving economic growth, according to Dominican Today on July 13, 2026. U.S. CPI inflation slowed more than expected to 3.5% in June 2026, per Newsmax on July 14, 2026, signaling … Read more

🇧🇴 Bolivia’s Inflation Spikes 5.74% in June as Blockades and Food Costs Hit Hard

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🇧🇴 Bolivia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bolivia’s IPM (Producer Price Index) rose 5.74% month-over-month in June 2026, driven by agricultural goods and blockades, per IndexBox. Bolivia is considering integrating Tether’s USDT stablecoin into its national payment system amid a severe dollar shortage, reported by HOKANEWS.COM on … Read more

🇵🇪 Peru’s Copper Output Climbs as South America Tourism Boom Lifts Economic Prospects

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🇵🇪 Peru CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Copper output boosted in Peru as of July 14, 2026, according to Devdiscourse. Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Venezuela power South America’s tourism boom, per Travel And Tour World on July 15, 2026. Argentina’s June 2026 CPI rose 1.9% … Read more

🇧🇷 Brazil Inflation Cools Sharply in June, Easing Bond Market Pressure

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🇧🇷 Brazil CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Brazil’s IPCA inflation registered at 0.16% in June 2026, well below the 0.31% expected by analysts, according to TMGM trading on July 10. Brazil bond yields eased on the soft CPI reading, per TradingView on July 10, 2026. The IMF … Read more

🇲🇺 Mauritius Inflation Steady as Global Price Pressures Ease in Mid-2026

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🇲🇺 Mauritius CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways India’s retail CPI rose 4.38% in June 2026, above the 4.3% estimate, according to TMGM trading on July 13, 2026. U.S. transportation CPI rose in June 2026, driven by gasoline prices, per Traders Union on July 14, 2026. France’s consumer … Read more