James Carter

James Carter covers business and financial news for Economic Pulse.

🇻🇳 Vietnam 2025 — The Capitalist Commune’s High-Growth Paradox

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Explosive Growth Trajectory: Vietnam is projected to deliver a remarkable GDP growth rate of over 8% in 2025, signaling a robust recovery and sustained momentum despite global headwinds. * Stable Macro Environment: With inflation held firmly in check … Read more

🇹🇳 Tunisia 2026 — Democracy’s Test Case Meets Economic Stagnation

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Tunisia remains the only democracy in North Africa, though it faces significant democratic backsliding since 2021. * The financial sector dominates the corporate landscape, with banks and the stock exchange representing the top listed entities. * Official economic … Read more

🇦🇫 Afghanistan’s Economy Hits $16 Billion as World Bank Forecasts 4% Growth for 2026

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🇦🇫 Afghanistan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Afghanistan’s GDP reached $16 billion in 2026, according to the Economy Ministry (TOLOnews, October 10, 2026). The World Bank projects the Afghan economy will grow by 4% this year (TOLOnews, October 10, 2026). Consumer Price Index data for August 2026 … Read more

🇱🇧 Lebanon’s Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens as Instability Weighs on Structural Economic Weaknesses

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🇱🇧 Lebanon CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Lebanon’s cost-of-living crisis deepens as ongoing instability adds to structural economic weaknesses (Nowlebanon, 7 October 2026). The OECD updated its consumer prices data for Lebanon on 6 October 2026, reflecting persistent inflationary pressures (OECD, 6 October 2026). The EBRD cut … Read more

🇻🇨 St Vincent And The Grenadines 2026 — Navigating the Data Void in a Caribbean Economy

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Data Scarcity as a Narrative: Current economic reporting for St Vincent And The Grenadines is characterized by significant gaps in World Bank metrics, including GDP growth, inflation, and unemployment figures, presenting a unique challenge for precise quantitative analysis. … Read more

🇱🇻 Latvia 2026 — The Baltic Gateway: Stability Amidst Data Gaps

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Data Transparency Challenge: Current macroeconomic indicators, including GDP growth, inflation, and unemployment rates, are listed as N/A by the World Bank, presenting a unique challenge for precise quantitative analysis. * Financial Sector Dominance: The economy is anchored by … Read more

🇶🇦 Qatar’s Non-Hydrocarbon Economy Grows 2.6% as Diversification Push Begins

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🇶🇦 Qatar CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon economy expanded by 2.6% in the second quarter of 2026, according to Fana News. Fitch Solutions reported on October 1 that Qatar’s growth outlook has weakened due to delays in a strategic Hormuz deal. The World Bank warned … Read more

🇮🇷 Iran’s Economy Shrinks 10.1% in Q1 as Oil Output and Industry Collapse Deepens Recession

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🇮🇷 Iran CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Iran’s GDP shrank by 10.1% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by a collapse in oil output and industrial activity (Source: IranWire, October 8, 2026). Businesses across the country are reporting empty malls and soaring operational costs, signaling a … Read more

🇦🇪 UAE Economy Contracts 1.5% in 2026 as GCC Shrinks 6.4%, But H1 Growth Shows Non-Oil Resilience

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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The UAE economy is forecast to contract by 1.5% in 2026, according to a report from Arabian Business dated September 25, 2026. This contraction contributes to a wider regional decline, with the entire GCC economy expected to shrink … Read more

🇩🇴 OECD Data Shows Dominican Republic Consumer Prices Rising in October 2026

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🇩🇴 Dominican Republic CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price data for the Dominican Republic was updated by the OECD on October 6, 2026. The country ranks among the wealthier nations in North America according to WorldAtlas, released on October 7, 2026. Population and migration trends were … Read more