James Carter

James Carter covers business and financial news for Economic Pulse.

Australia’s CPI Hits 3.6% in Q1 2026, Keeping Pressure on RBA as GDP Growth Slows

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Australia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: 3.6% in Q1 2026, above RBA target (Source: ABS, April 2026) Central bank rate: 4.10% (held) (Source: Reserve Bank of Australia) GDP: 0.8% quarterly in Q1 2026; annual 2.3% in 2025 (Source: ABS) Unemployment: 4.3% as of May 2026 (Source: … Read more

US Inflation Stays Sticky at 3.4% as Fed Holds Rates 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, with core inflation at 3.6%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (June 2026). The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 5.25-5.50%, with the next FOMC decision scheduled for July 29-30, 2026 … Read more

Spain’s inflation hits 3.2% in June 2026, outpacing eurozone as tourism fuels growth

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Spain CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation at 3.2% in June 2026, above eurozone average. Source: INE Spain, June 2026 ECB deposit rate at 3.25%, next decision 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP grew 0.7% in Q1 2026 quarterly, and 3.2% for full year 2025. … Read more

Germany’s Inflation Holds at 2.4% as ECB Rate Decision Looms on 24 July

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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, 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; annual contraction … Read more

South Africa Inflation Eases to 4.6% in May, But Central Bank Holds at 7.75%

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South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price inflation (CPI) slowed to 4.6% in May 2026, according to StatsSA (June 2026). The South African Reserve Bank holds its repo rate at 7.75% with the next decision scheduled for 11 July 2026. GDP grew just 0.3% in … Read more

Italy’s Inflation Slips to 1.6%, Below ECB Target, as Manufacturing Weakens and Tourism Recovers

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Italy CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Italy’s CPI inflation fell to 1.6% in June 2026, below the European Central Bank’s 2% target (ISTAT, June 2026). The ECB’s deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with the next decision on 24 July 2026 (European Central Bank). GDP grew just 0.3% … Read more

Mexico Inflation at 4.2% in June 2026 Keeps Pressure on Banxico as Interest Rates Stay at 9.25%

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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. Banxico held its key interest rate at 9.25% overnight, with its next policy decision set for 14 August 2026, per the Bank of Mexico. GDP grew 1.1% in … Read more

Spain’s inflation hits 3.2% in June, outpacing eurozone as tourism boom drives growth

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Spain CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation reached 3.2% in June 2026, above the eurozone average. Source: INE Spain, June 2026 ECB deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with next rate decision on 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP grew 0.7% in Q1 2026 quarterly, with … Read more