James Carter

James Carter covers business and financial news for Economic Pulse.

🇹🇯 Tajikistan’s Investment Surge Hits 18.4% as GBAO and Sughd Regions Lead Economic Expansion

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🇹🇯 Tajikistan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Tajikistan recorded an 18.4% growth in investment activity, highlighted by the Economic Development Ministry on September 19, 2026 (trend.az). The Sughd region attracted $12.6 billion in foreign investment, marking a significant influx of capital into the northern industrial hub (trend.az, … Read more

🇰🇵 North Korea 2026 — The Enigma of the Hermit Kingdom’s Economic Silence

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Data Vacuum: Standard macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, and unemployment are officially unreported by international bodies like the World Bank, creating a significant blind spot for global investors. * State-Dominated Economy: The corporate landscape is defined … Read more

🇨🇳 China 2026 — The Engine of Growth Under Strategic Control

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Robust Expansion: China’s economy is projected to grow by nearly 5% in 2025, driven by significant policy support that buoyed the full-year outlook. * Price Stability: Inflation remains exceptionally low at roughly 0.06%, indicating a stable but potentially … Read more

🇲🇱 Mali Targets 6.3% Growth in 2026 Amid Security Challenges and Banking Reforms

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🇲🇱 Mali CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Mali’s President Assimi Goïta has set a target of 6.3% economic growth for 2026, following a rebound in 2025 (Capmad, 2026-09-23). The African Development Bank identifies powerful levers to transform Mali’s economy, emphasizing the need to unlock development finance (African … Read more

🇧🇯 Benin’s Economic Transformation Gains Momentum Amid Regional Growth Slowdown

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🇧🇯 Benin CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways African Development Bank Group reports Benin has strong assets to attract more investment (September 25, 2026). EBRD cuts sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast to 4.8% for 2026, highlighting regional headwinds (September 29, 2026). Benin is outpacing much of Africa in economic … Read more

🇳🇵 Nepal 2026 — The Federal Republic’s Quiet Evolution

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Political Stability through Structure: Nepal operates as a Federal Democratic Republic with a complex multi-party system, currently featuring six parties in the House of Representatives and additional representation in the National Assembly. * Service-Led Corporate Landscape: The most … Read more

🇺🇦 Ukraine 2025 — Resilience Amidst the Storm: An Economic Deep Dive

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Post-Shock Recovery: Ukraine’s economy is showing signs of stabilization with a projected GDP growth of 1.82% for 2025, signaling a move away from contraction toward cautious expansion. * Persistent Inflationary Pressure: Despite recovery efforts, consumer prices remain under … Read more

🇱🇻 Latvia Faces Slower Growth and Higher Inflation as IMF Revises 2026 Outlook

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🇱🇻 Latvia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways IMF forecasts slower growth and higher inflation for Latvia in its 2026 review (September 21, 2026). EBRD raises economic growth forecast for Latvia, signaling regional confidence (The Baltic Times, September 24, 2026). Latvia’s Finance Ministry revised macroeconomic forecasts, reflecting updated … Read more

🇷🇸 EBRD and Government Revise Serbia GDP Growth Upward to 2.1% Amid Expo 2027 Boost

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🇷🇸 Serbia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Serbia revised its 2025 GDP growth forecast upward to 2.1%, according to SeeNews on September 1, 2026. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) also lifted its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Serbia, citing strong investment and the upcoming … Read more

🇦🇸 American Samoa 2026 — Navigating Governance and Economic Ambiguity

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Political Status: American Samoa remains an unincorporated U.S. territory with a unique governance structure tracing back to the Ratification Act of 1929, where civil, judicial, and military powers were vested in the President of the United States. * … Read more