James Carter

James Carter covers business and financial news for Economic Pulse.

🇳🇮 Nicaragua’s Economic Paradox: Reserves Rise as Political Tensions with Washington Mount

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🇳🇮 Nicaragua CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Central Bank of Nicaragua reports rising foreign exchange reserves and remittance inflows, creating a divergence between external stability and domestic political risk (Divergentes, Aug 24, 2026). U.S. officials are reportedly considering intensified economic pressure or “Maduro II” style operations if … Read more

🇬🇹 Guatemala Inflation Cools to 1.7% in July as Relief Measures Take Hold

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🇬🇹 Guatemala CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer prices rose by 1.7% in July 2026, marking a moderate increase according to the National Statistics Institute. Government relief measures have helped keep inflation rates within a manageable range, preventing sharp spikes in cost of living. Guatemala remains Central … Read more

🇨🇿 Czech Republic 2025: The Quiet Powerhouse of Central Europe

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 2025: The Quiet Powerhouse of Central Europe Key Takeaways Resilient Growth Amid Global Uncertainty: The Czech economy is expanding at a steady 2.58% in 2025, demonstrating robust structural strength despite broader global headwinds. Exceptional Labor Market Performance: With … Read more

🇵🇬 PNG Economy Faces Headwinds from El Niño and Project Delays, Kina Securities Reports Soft H1 Growth

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🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Westpac IQ released a preview and analysis of the June CPI data on August 18, 2026, signaling ongoing inflationary pressures. Kina Securities reported softer growth in the first half of 2026 during its earnings call on August 31, … Read more

🇳🇿 Reserve Bank Lifts Rates to 2.75% as Inflation Pressures Persist

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🇳🇿 New Zealand CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised the official cash rate to 2.75% on September 2, 2026, signaling a gradual tightening stance (Firstpost, 2026-09-02). New Zealand’s economy grew 2.6% despite external headwinds, indicating resilience in domestic activity (mpamag.com, 2026-08-19). … Read more

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico: An Economic Portrait in Shadows

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways Data Void: The provided dataset contains no specific numerical values for GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, or population, indicating a critical gap in current reporting. Sectoral Opacity: No specific main industries, top companies, or cost-of-living benchmarks are listed in the … Read more

🇻🇪 Venezuela Rb: The Economic Enigma of Missing Numbers

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 🇻🇪 Venezuela Rb: The Economic Enigma of Missing Numbers Key Takeaways Data Void: According to the World Bank, all primary macroeconomic indicators for Venezuela Rb—including GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, and population—are currently listed as “N/A,” signaling a significant gap in official … Read more

🇾🇪 Saudi Support Bolsters Yemeni Central Bank Amid 70,200 Migrant Arrivals and Regional Tensions

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🇾🇪 Yemen CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Saudi Arabia announced new financial support for the Central Bank of Yemen to enhance economic stability, according to Al-Mal newspaper on September 4, 2026. The Eastern Route recorded 70,200 migrant arrivals in Yemen between January and April 2026, as reported … Read more

🇯🇴 Jordan Unemployment Falls to 16.1% as Inflation Eases to 2.13%

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🇯🇴 Jordan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Unemployment rate dropped to 16.1% in the second quarter of 2026, according to Arab News dated August 31, 2026. Inflation rose to 2.13% for the first seven months of 2026, per the Jordan News Agency (Petra) on August 16, 2026. … Read more

🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 2026 — The Democratic Anchor of the Atlantic

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways Political Stability as an Economic Asset: Cabo Verde has solidified its reputation as one of Africa’s most stable political entities, ranking 40th globally in the V-Dem Democracy indices for 2026. Macro Data Gap: Specific quantitative metrics for GDP growth, … Read more