James Mwangi

James Mwangi covers African financial markets, commodities, and emerging economy trends for Economic Pulse.

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda — Autonomy, Ambition, and the Search for Economic Legibility

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Antigua and Barbuda operates as a unitary parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy, with Barbuda maintaining significant self-governance while Antigua is directly administered by the national government. – The country’s economic data from the World Bank is largely … Read more

🇺🇦 Ukraine 2026 — Resilience in the Ruins, Growth on the Horizon

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Ukraine’s economy posted modest GDP growth of 1.82% in 2025, according to the World Bank, signalling a fragile but real recovery amid ongoing wartime disruption. – The industrial backbone remains intact, with major players like Azovstal Iron and … Read more

🇰🇳 St Kitts And Nevis 2026 — A Tiny Federation Navigating a Data Void

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – St Kitts and Nevis operates with significant gaps in publicly available economic data, making independent analysis reliant on qualitative observations and regional context. – The twin-island federation’s economy is historically driven by tourism, financial services, and citizenship-by-investment programs, … Read more

🇬🇮 Gibraltar 2026 — The Rock’s Balancing Act Between Brexit Fallout and a Post-Pandemic Future

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Gibraltar’s economy, long dependent on financial services, tourism, and online gaming, is navigating a period of profound transition as post-Brexit negotiations with the European Union remain unresolved, creating uncertainty for cross-border trade and labor mobility. – The World … Read more

🇧🇪 Belgium 2026 — The Steady Hand in a Turbulent Europe

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Belgium’s economy is growing at a modest 0.98% in 2025, according to the World Bank, reflecting a mature, services-driven economy that prioritizes stability over rapid expansion. – With a GDP per capita (PPP) of $74,675.60 and a GNI … Read more

🇸🇬 Singapore 2026 — The Lion City’s Uneven Prosperity: A $163,000 Puzzle

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Singapore’s GDP per capita (PPP) stands at an extraordinary $163,353.990260152, according to the World Bank, placing it among the wealthiest nations on earth by purchasing power — yet headline growth and inflation figures are absent from the latest … Read more

🇫🇲 Micronesia Inflation Slows to 3.5%, Offering Relief to Households

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🇫🇲 Micronesia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price inflation slowed to 3.5% in July 2026, according to Newsmax on July 14, 2026. State unemployment rose in June 2026, as reported by Kentucky Today on July 16, 2026. South Korea’s central bank raised its key interest rate … Read more

🇬🇦 Gabon 2026 — Oil Wealth, Political Transition, and the Search for Economic Diversification

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Gabon’s economy remains heavily dependent on oil, but the post-Bongo political transition has opened a window for reform and diversification efforts. – The country’s top companies are dominated by aviation and financial services, reflecting a narrow private sector … Read more

🇩🇿 Algeria Inflation Preview: June CPI Report Expected to Show Slower Price Growth as Gas Costs Ease

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🇩🇿 Algeria CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways June CPI report for Algeria to be released July 14, 2026, with market expectations for slower inflation, per IndexBox data. Gas prices easing is a key factor behind the expected inflation slowdown, according to IndexBox reporting from July 13, 2026. … Read more

🇸🇰 Slovakia 2024 — Democracy at a Crossroads, Economy in Transition

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Slovakia’s parliamentary democracy faces a critical test following the September 2023 elections and April 2024 presidential vote, with coalition dynamics reshaping economic policy direction – The country’s economic profile is dominated by industrials and financials, with ESET standing … Read more