James Mwangi

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

Italy Inflation Slows to 1.6% in June 2026, Below ECB Target as Economy Stutters

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Italy CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Italy’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.6% in June 2026, below the European Central Bank’s 2% target. Source: ISTAT, June 2026 The ECB’s deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with the next policy decision on 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank … Read more

France CPI Hits 2.2% in June 2026, Nearing ECB Target as Growth Remains Tepid

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France CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation fell to 2.2% in June 2026, approaching the ECB’s 2% target. Source: INSEE, June 2026 The ECB deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with the next policy decision on 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP grew 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in … Read more

Mexico Inflation Stays Hot at 4.2% as Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 9.25%

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Mexico CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation hit 4.2% in June 2026, above Banxico’s 3% target, according to INEGI. The central bank rate stands at 9.25% (overnight), with the next decision on 14 August 2026, per Banxico. GDP grew 1.1% in Q1 2026 quarterly and 1.5% annually … Read more

Dutch Inflation at 2.8% in June 2026 Still Runs Above ECB Target as Economy Grows 0.4%

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Netherlands CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: CPI at 2.8% in June 2026, above the ECB’s 2% target. Source: CBS, June 2026 Central bank rate: 3.25% (deposit rate). Next decision: ECB 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP: 0.4% quarterly in Q1 2026; 1.9% annual for … Read more

Mexico CPI Hits 4.2% in June 2026, Staying Above Central Bank Target

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Mexico CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: 4.2% in June 2026, above Banxico’s 3% target. Source: INEGI, June 2026 Central bank rate: 9.25% (overnight). Next decision: 14 August 2026. Source: Bank of Mexico (Banxico) GDP grew 1.1% in Q1 2026 (quarterly); 1.5% in 2025 (annual). Source: INEGI … Read more

India CPI at 4.7% in May 2026, Within RBI Tolerance Band as GDP Grows 6.5%

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India CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways India CPI inflation hit 4.7% in May 2026, staying within the RBI tolerance band, per Ministry of Statistics (June 2026). The RBI held the repo rate at 6.00%, with its next decision scheduled for 7 August 2026, according to the Reserve … Read more

Australia’s Inflation Holds at 3.6%, Keeping Pressure on RBA as GDP Growth Slows

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Australia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: Australia CPI 3.6% in Q1 2026, still above RBA target. Source: ABS, April 2026 Central Bank Rate: 4.10% (held). Next decision: RBA 6 August 2026. Source: Reserve Bank of Australia GDP: 0.8% Q1 2026 quarterly. 2.3% (2025) annual. Focus: Mining … Read more

US Inflation Sticks at 3.4% as Fed Holds Rates, GDP Growth Slows to 1.8%

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United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation measured 3.4% in May 2026, with core inflation at 3.6%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (June 2026). The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate at 5.25-5.50% at its June 2026 meeting, with its next decision on … Read more

South Africa Inflation Edges Lower to 4.6% as Central Bank Holds at 7.75%

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South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation fell to 4.6% in May 2026, according to StatsSA (June 2026). The South African Reserve Bank held its repo rate at 7.75%, with the next decision on 11 July 2026. GDP grew just 0.3% in Q1 2026 quarterly, as … Read more