Carlos Rivera

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

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

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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, according to INEGI. The central bank rate stands at 9.25% with the next decision on 14 August 2026, per Banxico. GDP grew 1.1% in Q1 2026 quarterly and 1.5% annually in … Read more

Netherlands Inflation Hits 2.8% in June 2026, Running Above ECB Target

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Netherlands CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: 2.8% in June 2026, above the ECB’s 2% target. Source: CBS, June 2026 Central bank rate: 3.25% (deposit rate). Next ECB decision: 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP grew 0.4% in Q1 2026 quarterly, and 1.9% for full-year … Read more

South Africa Inflation Eases to 4.6% as Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 7.75%

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South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price index (CPI) inflation fell to 4.6% in May 2026, according to StatsSA data from June 2026. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) kept the repo rate at 7.75% ahead of its next decision on 11 July 2026. GDP … Read more

Mexico’s Inflation Stays Hot at 4.2% in June, Well Above Banxico’s 3% Target

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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 — INEGI, June 2026 Central bank rate held at 9.25%, next decision 14 August 2026 — Banxico GDP grew 1.1% in Q1 2026 quarterly, with manufacturing stable and remittances strong — … Read more

China’s Inflation Hovers Near Zero at 0.8% in May 2026, Deflation Risk Lingers as Property Sector Weighs on Growth

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China CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price index (CPI) rose just 0.8% year-on-year in May 2026, signaling persistent deflation risk, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in June 2026. China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China, holds its benchmark 1-year loan prime rate … Read more

Germany Inflation Holds at 2.4% in June, Keeping Pressure on ECB to Hold Rates at 3.25%

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Germany CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: 2.4% in June 2026, still above ECB target. Source: Destatis, June 2026 Central Bank Rate: 3.25% (deposit rate). Next decision: ECB 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP: 0.2% quarterly growth in Q1 2026, but economy shrank 0.1% in … Read more

South Africa Inflation Eases to 4.6% in May as Central Bank Holds Rates at 7.75%

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South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation at 4.6% in May 2026, per StatsSA (June 2026). Central bank repo rate at 7.75%, next decision 11 July 2026, per South African Reserve Bank. GDP grew 0.3% in Q1 2026 quarterly, annual growth 0.6% in 2025, per StatsSA. … Read more

France CPI Eases to 2.2% in June 2026, Nearing ECB Target as GDP Edges Up 0.3%

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France CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation at 2.2% in June 2026, approaching the European Central Bank’s 2% target. Source: INSEE, June 2026 ECB deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with next policy decision on 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP grew 0.3% in Q1 2026 … Read more