James Mwangi

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

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

Dutch Inflation Hits 2.8% in June 2026, Running Above ECB Target

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Netherlands CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: Netherlands CPI at 2.8% in June 2026, above ECB 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% Q1 2026 quarterly. 1.9% (2025) annual. Focus: Trade-driven, … Read more

Australia CPI Holds at 3.6% in Q1 2026 as RBA Keeps Rate at 4.10%

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Australia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: 3.6% in Q1 2026, still above the RBA target, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), April 2026. Central Bank Rate: Held at 4.10%, with the next RBA decision scheduled for 6 August 2026, per the Reserve Bank of … Read more

German Inflation Holds at 2.4% in June 2026, Keeping Pressure on ECB Rate Decision

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Germany CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation at 2.4% in June 2026, still above the ECB’s 2% target, according to Destatis. ECB deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with the next decision scheduled for 24 July 2026 per the European Central Bank. GDP grew just 0.2% in Q1 … Read more

Kenya Inflation Holds at 5.1% in June 2026 as Central Bank Rate Stays at 10.00%

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Kenya CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price inflation at 5.1% in June 2026, within the central bank target range of 2.5-7.5%. Source: KNBS, June 2026 Central Bank Rate remains at 10.00%. Next policy decision scheduled for 6 August 2026. Source: Central Bank of Kenya GDP grew … Read more