James Carter

James Carter covers business and financial news for Economic Pulse.

🇧🇷 Brazil 2026 — Latin America’s Giant Walks a Tightrope Between Growth and Inflation

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Brazil’s economy is expanding at a modest 2.29% pace, according to the World Bank, signaling resilience but not the breakout momentum many hoped for. – Inflation sits at 5.02%, a level that erodes purchasing power and keeps the … Read more

🇲🇿 Mozambique’s Quiet Transformation — Ports, Power, and the Pursuit of Stability

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Mozambique’s economic narrative is increasingly defined by its strategic infrastructure assets — particularly its ports and railways — which position the country as a critical trade gateway for Southern Africa. – The corporate landscape is a mix of … Read more

🇱🇷 Liberia 2026 — A Nation Rebuilding Itself, One Sector at a Time

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Financial services dominate Liberia’s corporate landscape, with seven of the ten largest companies operating in banking and finance, signaling a post-conflict economy increasingly centered on monetary flows and credit expansion. – Infrastructure is the quiet backbone of recovery, … Read more

🇧🇯 Benin 2026 — Democracy in the Balance as Economic Potential Waits in the Wings

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Benin’s political landscape is under strain, with the independence of the judiciary described as “gradually hollowed out” under former president Talon, raising questions about the durability of its democratic institutions. – The country’s economic narrative is currently data-light, … Read more

🇬🇷 Greek Economy Wins Upgraded Outlook From Japanese Rating Agency R&I

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🇬🇷 Greece CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Japanese rating agency R&I upgraded Greece’s economic outlook from stable to positive on August 17, 2026, according to ProtoThema English. The gap between Greek banks’ lending and deposit rates remains high, as reported by eKathimerini.com on August 19, 2026. Youth … Read more

🇻🇺 Vanuatu 2026 — A Pacific Nation at the Crossroads of Democracy and Development

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Vanuatu operates as a parliamentary democracy with a ceremonial president elected for a five-year term, symbolising national unity in one of the world’s most culturally diverse nations. – The country’s economic data remains largely unquantified by international institutions, … Read more

🇦🇹 Austria Inflation Eases to 2.8% in July 2026 as Price Pressures Cool

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🇦🇹 Austria CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Austria’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.8% in July 2026, according to Statistics Austria data released August 19, 2026. The July reading marks a decline from previous months, signaling continued disinflation across the Austrian economy. Inflation remains above the European … Read more

🇬🇺 Guam 2026 — The Pacific’s Strategic Pivot Point

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Guam’s economic trajectory remains closely tied to its role as a key Pacific hub, though the latest World Bank data shows a gap in headline metrics. – The territory operates under a unique political structure with a popularly … Read more

🇦🇩 Andorra 2026 — The Pyrenean Principality’s Quiet Reinvention

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Nestled high in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, Andorra has long been known as a tax haven ski destination and duty-free shopping paradise. But beneath the alpine postcard surface, this parliamentary co-principality is navigating a delicate transformation. With a political … Read more

🇨🇭 Swiss Unemployment Edges Lower While Inflation Stays Contained, SNB Policy in Focus

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🇨🇭 Switzerland CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Unemployment rate fell slightly quarter-over-quarter as of August 18, 2026, according to bluewin.ch. Subdued Swiss inflation is easing pressure on Swiss National Bank (SNB) policy, per Rabobank analyst Foley, reported by VT Markets on August 16, 2026. Swiss Re stock … Read more