James Mwangi

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

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka GDP Growth Holds at 4.2% in Q2 2026 Despite Oil Shock

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 4.2% in the second quarter of 2026, according to IMF data released on September 23, 2026. Fitch Ratings upgraded Sri Lanka’s sovereign credit rating to ‘B-’ with a stable outlook on September 22, 2026. … Read more

🇵🇰 Pakistan Inflation Likely to Hit 10.75% in September as ADB Maintains 3.7% Growth Forecast

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🇵🇰 Pakistan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Pakistan’s inflation is projected to reach 10.75% in September 2026, according to Pkrevenue.com (September 25, 2026). An alternative report from Profit by Pakistan Today suggests inflation may ease to 10% in the same month (September 22, 2026). The Asian Development … Read more

🇹🇳 Tunisia 2024 — The Fragile Democracy’s Economic Crossroads

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Political Transition: Tunisia remains the only former democracy in North Africa, though it faces significant democratic backsliding following its 2014 constitutional reforms. * Financial Dominance: The corporate landscape is heavily skewed toward the financial sector, with major banks … Read more

🇲🇬 Madagascar 2026 — The Paradox of Potential in a Semi-Presidential Republic

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Structural Political Framework: Madagascar operates as a semi-presidential representative democratic multi-party republic, where executive power is vested in the government and legislative authority rests with the ministerial cabinet, Senate, and National Assembly. * Corporate Landscape: The economy is … Read more

🇹🇭 Thailand Inflation Hits 2.53% as Fuel and Food Costs Climb; Finance Minister Targets 2.5% Growth for 2027

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🇹🇭 Thailand CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation rose to 2.53% in August, driven by higher fuel and food prices, according to The Business Times (2026-09-07). Foreign tourist arrivals fell by 3.12% year-on-year in early 2026, signaling a slowdown in the tourism sector, per The Star … Read more

🇷🇺 Russia’s Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 14% as Supermarket Prices Surge Ahead of 2027 Tax Hikes

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🇷🇺 Russia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Bank of Russia kept its key interest rate steady at 14.00% per annum on September 11, 2026 (Bank of Russia). Consumer prices in Russian supermarkets have risen sharply, with reports from September 23, 2026 highlighting significant cost increases for … Read more

🇹🇴 Tonga 2026 — The Quiet Resilience of the Last Pacific Monarchy

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * A Unique Political Stability: Tonga stands alone in the Pacific as an indigenous constitutional monarchy, where deep cultural reverence for the King shapes governance and social etiquette. * Data Gaps Mask a Stable Reality: While major economic indicators … Read more

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 2026 — The Mountain Crossroads: Navigating a Service-Driven Economy

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Kyrgyzstan operates as a democratic unicameral republic, balancing executive power between the president and prime minister within a framework defined by its 1993 constitution. * The corporate landscape is dominated by consumer services, media, and transportation firms, with … Read more

🇮🇪 Ireland’s CPI Inflation Jumps to 3.7% in August as GDP Growth Triggers Euro Zone Upgrade

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🇮🇪 Ireland CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Irish annual CPI inflation increased to 3.7% in August, according to TradingView data from September 10, 2026. A spike in Irish Gross Domestic Product (GDP) triggered a growth upgrade for the entire euro zone, reported by The Irish Times on … Read more

🇬🇷 Greece Inflation Hits 3.8% in August as Energy Costs Surge Ahead of Euro Area Trend

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🇬🇷 Greece CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Greece’s annual inflation rate climbed to 3.8% in August, driven by soaring energy costs (tovima.com, September 9, 2026). The Bank of Greece forecasts that inflation will reach 3.5% for the full year 2026 before easing (Bank of Greece via ProtoThema … Read more