James Carter

James Carter covers business and financial news for Economic Pulse.

Mexico Inflation Hits 4.2% in June 2026, Staying Above Central Bank’s 3% Target

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Mexico CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Annual inflation reached 4.2% in June 2026, above Banxico’s 3% target, according to INEGI. The central bank rate stands at 9.25%, with the next Banxico decision scheduled for 14 August 2026, per the Bank of Mexico. GDP grew 1.1% quarter-on-quarter in … Read more

Australia’s Inflation Holds at 3.6%, Keeping RBA on Hold as Economy Grows Slowly

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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, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics in April 2026. The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 4.10%, with the next decision set for 6 August 2026. … Read more

Mexico CPI Hits 4.2% in June 2026, Well Above Banxico’s 3% Target

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Mexico CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: 4.2% in June 2026, above Banxico’s 3% target. Source: INEGI, June 2026 Central bank rate: 9.25% overnight. Next decision: 14 August 2026. Source: Bank of Mexico (Banxico) GDP growth: 1.1% in Q1 2026 quarterly; 1.5% annual in 2025. Source: INEGI … Read more

Kenya CPI Holds at 5.1% in June 2026 as Central Bank Maintains 10.00% Rate

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Kenya CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Kenya’s inflation rate stood at 5.1% in June 2026, within the Central Bank of Kenya’s target range of 2.5-7.5%. Source: KNBS, June 2026 The Central Bank Rate (CBR) is 10.00%, with the next policy decision scheduled for 6 August 2026. Source: … Read more

Canada’s inflation holds at 2.6% as Bank of Canada keeps rates on hold 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%, with its next decision scheduled for July 10, 2026. Canada’s GDP grew at an annualized rate … Read more

German Inflation Holds at 2.4% in June 2026, Staying Above ECB Target

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Germany CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: Germany CPI at 2.4% in June 2026, remaining above the European Central Bank’s 2% target. Source: Destatis, June 2026 Central Bank Rate: ECB deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with the next policy decision scheduled for 24 July 2026. Source: European … Read more

Australia’s CPI Stays at 3.6%, RBA Holds at 4.10% as Services Inflation Runs Hot

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Australia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways CPI inflation was 3.6% in Q1 2026, still above the RBA’s target band, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in April 2026. The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 4.10% at its most recent meeting, with … Read more

Australia CPI Holds at 3.6% in Q1 2026, RBA Keeps Rates Steady at 4.10%

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Australia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation at 3.6% in Q1 2026, still above the RBA target range, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), April 2026. Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 4.10% at its last meeting, with the next decision scheduled … Read more

India CPI Inflation Holds at 4.7% in May 2026 as Economy Grows 6.5%

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India CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price inflation stood at 4.7% in May 2026, within the RBI’s tolerance band, according to the Ministry of Statistics (June 2026). The Reserve Bank of India’s key repo rate is 6.00%, with the next decision scheduled for 7 August 2026 … Read more