Spain’s CPI Hits 3.2% in June 2026, Running Hotter Than Eurozone Average

Spain CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: Spain’s CPI reached 3.2% in June 2026, above the eurozone average. Source: INE Spain, June 2026 Central bank rate: ECB deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with next decision on 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP growth: 0.7% in … Read more

Japan Core Inflation Holds at 2.5% in May 2026, Well Above BoJ Target

Japan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Core CPI rose 2.5% in May 2026, above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target, according to Statistics Japan. The Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 0.50% at its latest meeting, with the next decision scheduled for July 30-31, 2026, … Read more

Mexico Inflation at 4.2% in June 2026, Stays Above Central Bank Target

Mexico CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation hit 4.2% in June 2026, above Banxico’s 3% target. Source: INEGI, June 2026 Central bank rate stands at 9.25% with next decision on 14 August 2026. Source: Bank of Mexico (Banxico) GDP grew 1.1% in Q1 2026 quarterly, with manufacturing … Read more

Saudi Inflation Holds at 2.1% as Non-Oil Growth Drives 1.4% GDP Expansion in Q1 2026

Key Takeaways Inflation at 2.1% in May 2026, according to the General Authority for Statistics (June 2026 release). Central bank repo rate stands at 5.50%, with the next SAMA decision on 24 July 2026. GDP grew 1.4% in Q1 2026 on a quarterly basis, and 3.8% annually for 2025, per GASTAT. Unemployment fell to 4.7% … Read more

Australia’s Inflation Stays Sticky at 3.6%, Keeping Pressure on RBA and Households

Australia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation hit 3.6% in Q1 2026, still above the RBA’s target band, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics in April 2026. The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 4.10%. The next rate decision is scheduled for 6 … Read more

UK Inflation Holds at 2.8% in May 2026 as Services Prices Stay Elevated

United Kingdom CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways CPI inflation held at 2.8% in May 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), released 17 June 2026. Services inflation remained high at 3.7%, while goods inflation was 2.0% in the same period, ONS reported. The Bank of … Read more

South Korea Inflation Steady at 2.5% as Central Bank Holds Rate at 3.00%

South Korea CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit 2.5% in June 2026, according to Statistics Korea (July 2026). Bank of Korea held its policy rate at 3.00%, with next decision scheduled for 10 July 2026 (Bank of Korea). GDP grew 0.9% in Q1 … Read more

UK Inflation Holds at 2.8% in May 2026 as Services Costs Stay Elevated

United Kingdom CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways UK CPI inflation held steady at 2.8% in May 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on 17 June 2026. Services inflation remains high at 3.7%, while goods inflation sits at 2.0%. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food … Read more

China’s CPI Holds at 0.8% in May 2026, Deflation Risk Persists Despite 5.2% GDP Growth

China CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price inflation stayed at 0.8% in May 2026, signaling ongoing deflation risk, per NBS China, June 2026. GDP grew 5.2% in Q1 2026 quarterly, with annual growth at 5.0% for 2025, driven by exports while property remained weak, per NBS … Read more

China’s Inflation Stays Near Zero at 0.8% in May 2026 as Deflation Risks Persist

China CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer inflation held at just 0.8% in May 2026, signaling ongoing deflation risk, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, June 2026. The People’s Bank of China kept its 1-year Loan Prime Rate at 3.10%, with the next rate decision due … Read more