James Mwangi

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

🇯🇴 Jordan’s Economy Grows 3% in Q2 as Inflation Cools to 2.5%

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🇯🇴 Jordan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Jordan’s GDP grew by 3.0 percent in the second quarter of 2026, showing resilience against regional headwinds (jordannews.jo, September 30, 2026). The April Consumer Price Index recorded an inflation rate of 2.5%, marking a significant cooling from previous highs (Bernews, … Read more

🇴🇲 Oman GDP Growth Forecast Raised to 3.5% as Oil and Logistics Drive Expansion

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🇴🇲 Oman CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways S&P Global Ratings upgraded Oman’s growth forecast to 3.5% for 2026, citing favorable trade logistics (S&P, Sept 26, 2026). Standard Chartered also projects 3.5% GDP growth for both 2026 and 2027, highlighting economic resilience (Standard Chartered, Sept 27, 2026). Inflation … Read more

🇨🇬 Congo Rep 2026 — Navigating the Data Void in a Resource-Rich Nation

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Data Transparency Gap: Official macroeconomic indicators, including GDP growth, inflation, and unemployment rates, are currently listed as N/A by major international bodies like the World Bank, highlighting significant challenges in economic monitoring and reporting. * Industrial Ambiguity: Specific … Read more

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico 2026 — Navigating the Data Void in a Complex Economy

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Data Scarcity: Current economic metrics for Puerto Rico, including GDP growth, inflation, and unemployment, are listed as N/A by the World Bank, creating a significant blind spot for real-time analysis. * Structural Ambiguity: The absence of standard indicators … Read more

🇮🇱 Israel’s War Economy Thrives as Q2 Growth Revised Down and Tech Investment Surges

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🇮🇱 Israel CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Israel’s war economy is described as thriving by The Economist on September 24, 2026. The Central Bureau of Statistics revised second-quarter GDP growth lower in its second estimates, reported by Globes on September 16, 2026. A separate report from TradingView … Read more

🇸🇦 Saudi Non-Oil Growth Hits Six-Month High as Inflation Climbs to 4.82%

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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector activity reached a six-month high in August 2026, according to PMI data reported by vision2030.ai on September 26. Retail inflation accelerated to 4.82% in August, driven largely by food prices that climbed to 5.95%, … Read more

🇿🇲 Zambia 2026 — Navigating the Copper Belt’s Economic Crossroads

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Political Stability in a Pluralist Framework: Zambia operates as a presidential representative democratic republic with a multi-party system, providing a structured environment for executive and legislative governance. * Resource-Driven Industrial Base: The economy is anchored by critical sectors … Read more

🇲🇹 Malta 2026 — The Westminster Model in a Microstate

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Malta operates under a parliamentary republic modelled on the Westminster system, with power vested in the President and the House of Representatives. * The financial sector is a dominant force in the economy, represented by major institutions such … Read more

🇧🇴 Bolivia Approves $1.9 Billion IMF Deal to Eliminate Deficit with 8.5% GDP Adjustment

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🇧🇴 Bolivia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bolivia approved a $1.9 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on September 18, 2026, aiming to access external financing (Reuters). The agreement requires an fiscal adjustment equivalent to 8.5% of GDP over a three-year period to eliminate the … Read more

🇺🇾 Uruguay Economy Shrinks in Q2 2026 as Inflation Hits 4.82%

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🇺🇾 Uruguay CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Uruguay’s economy contracted in the second quarter of 2026, signaling a slowdown in domestic activity (TradingView, September 15, 2026). Consumer price inflation rose to 4.82% year-over-year in August, driven primarily by rising food costs (India’s News.Net, September 14, 2026). The … Read more