James Carter

James Carter covers business and financial news for Economic Pulse.

🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire Faces Global Food Price Pressure as World Inflation Hits 3.4%

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🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Global CPI inflation reached 3.4% year-over-year in August 2026, according to economist David Andolfatto, cited by Traders Union on September 11, 2026. ICRA forecasts rising CPI inflation for August 2026 and warns of intensifying food pressures in September, per … Read more

🇬🇭 Ghana’s Economy Grows 6% in Q2 2026 as Digital Sector Drives Expansion

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🇬🇭 Ghana CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Ghana’s GDP grew 6% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Ghana Statistical Service, as reported by Reuters on September 9, 2026 The digital economy drove growth to 6.2% in the first half of 2026, according to Digital … Read more

🇲🇳 Mongolia Inflation Eases to 12.5% After Central Bank Rate Shock

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🇲🇳 Mongolia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Mongolia’s inflation eased to 12.5% in August 2026, according to streamlinefeed.co.ke on 9 September 2026. The Bank of Mongolia’s aggressive interest rate increases drove the slowdown, the same report said. Mongolia is turning to untapped resources for its next phase … Read more

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka’s Women’s Cricket Team Falls Short as Small Business IPO Signals Economic Activity

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Sri Lanka lost the Women’s Asia Cup final to India by 72 runs on September 13, 2026, according to India Gazette Vama Wovenfab Limited announced an SME Initial Public Offering worth 47.07-49.54 crore, with the issue opening September 15, … Read more

🇲🇾 Malaysia’s Economy Grew 6% in Q2 2026, But Inflation Eases to 1.8% as Households Say They Feel Left Behind

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🇲🇾 Malaysia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Malaysia’s GDP grew 6% in the second quarter of 2026, according to Human Resources Online (Sept 1, 2026). July inflation eased to 1.8%, per SME & Entrepreneurship Magazine (Sept 2, 2026). Oil prices at US$100–120 a barrel could cut Malaysia’s … Read more

🇫🇮 Finnish Economy Grows as Google Pledges €13 Billion and Orpo Government Touts Targeted Measures

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🇫🇮 Finland CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Google announced a two-year €13 billion investment in Finnish AI infrastructure on 2026-09-09, per Google Cloud Press Corner. Finland’s government says the economy is growing and is taking targeted measures to boost growth, per a 2026-09-01 statement from Valtioneuvosto. Finnish … Read more

🇹🇷 Turkey Inflation Eases to 31.51% in August as Producer Prices Run Hot

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🇹🇷 Turkey CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Turkey’s annual consumer inflation eased to 31.51% in August 2026, according to trend.az on September 4, 2026. Producer inflation topped consumer prices in August 2026, trend.az reported on September 13, 2026. Turkey’s economy grew 2.3% in the second quarter of … Read more

🇨🇭 Swiss Economy Grows at Fastest Pace in Nearly Five Years as Inflation Holds Steady

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🇨🇭 Switzerland CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Switzerland’s economy grew at its fastest rate in nearly five years in the second quarter of 2026, according to WTVB (September 3, 2026). Swiss inflation held steady in July 2026, but the threat of deflation remains, according to investingLive (September … Read more

🇮🇳 India Inflation Nears 20-Month High as GDP Growth Hits 7.8%

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🇮🇳 India CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways India’s August consumer inflation likely reached a 20-month high, driven by food and fuel prices, according to a Reuters poll reported on September 9, 2026. India’s economy grew 7.8% in the second quarter, defying global headwinds, according to The Real … Read more

🇬🇧 UK Economy Grows 0.4% in July as AI-Driven Services Lift Outlook

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways UK GDP rose 0.4% month-on-month in July 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics on September 11, 2026. Deutsche Bank says the UK growth outlook is strengthening, helped by AI-driven services, per FXStreet on September 11, 2026. Graduate … Read more