Carlos Rivera

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

Netherlands Inflation Hits 2.8% in June 2026, Staying 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 deposit rate: 3.25%. Next ECB decision: 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP grew 0.4% in Q1 2026, with annual growth of 1.9% in … Read more

Canada’s Inflation Holds at 2.6% as Bank of Canada Keeps Rate at 3.25%

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Canada CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Canada’s CPI inflation rate stood at 2.6% in May 2026, according to Statistics Canada. The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 3.25% at its last decision, with the next meeting set for 10 July 2026. Canada’s GDP grew … Read more

UK Inflation Holds at 2.8% in May 2026 as Services Prices Remain Stubbornly High

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United Kingdom CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation held at 2.8% in May 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on 17 June 2026. Services inflation ran at 3.7% in May 2026, well above the goods inflation rate of 2.0%, per … Read more

Brazil Inflation Hits 4.8% in May 2026, Pressuring Central Bank to Hold Rates at 12.25%

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Brazil CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Brazil’s CPI rose to 4.8% in May 2026, above the central bank’s target, according to IBGE (June 2026). The Central Bank of Brazil held the Selic rate at 12.25%, with the next decision scheduled for 31 July 2026. GDP grew 0.8% … Read more

Canada’s Inflation Holds at 2.6% as Bank of Canada Keeps Rate Steady at 3.25%

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Canada CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation rose 2.6% year-over-year in May 2026, according to Statistics Canada. The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 3.25% at its latest meeting, per the Bank of Canada. Canada’s economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.7% in … Read more

US Inflation Holds at 3.4% as Fed Keeps Rates Steady at 5.25-5.50%

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United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation rose 3.4% year-over-year in May 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (June 2026 report). Core inflation, excluding food and energy, stood at 3.6% in May 2026, per BLS data. The Federal Reserve held its policy rate at … Read more

Nigeria Inflation Stays Elevated at 28.7% as Central Bank Holds Rate at 26.25%

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Nigeria CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation hit 28.7% in June 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), July 2026. The Central Bank of Nigeria held its benchmark rate at 26.25% (MPR), with its next decision scheduled for 22 July 2026, per the CBN. GDP … Read more