James Mwangi

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

🇬🇷 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

🇹🇨 Turks And Caicos Islands 2026 — The Quiet Resilience of a British Overseas Territory

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 🇹🇨 Turks And Caicos Islands 2026 — The Quiet Resilience of a British Overseas Territory Key Takeaways * Political Stability: As a British Overseas Territory, the nation operates under a constitutional framework established in 1976, with sovereignty vested in King Charles … Read more

🇿🇦 South Africa 2026 — The Paradox of Resilience in a Fragile Economy

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Stagnant Growth: With GDP growth projected at just 1.11% for 2025, the economy is struggling to regain momentum despite structural reforms. * The Employment Crisis: A staggering unemployment rate of 32.39% remains the country’s most pressing social and … Read more

🇹🇷 Turkey Holds Rates at 37% as Disinflation Roadmap Targets $2.2T Economy by 2029

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🇹🇷 Turkey CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Fitch Ratings projects Turkey’s inflation will reach 30.5% and growth will hit 2.8% in 2026 (Source: Türkiye Today, Sept 26, 2026). The OECD forecasts Turkish economic growth at 2.7 percent for the year 2026 (Source: Hürriyet Daily News, Sept 23, … Read more

🇳🇴 Norway Inflation Jumps to 3.3% in August, Pressuring Norges Bank Ahead of September Decision

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🇳🇴 Norway CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Norway’s headline inflation rate rose to 3.3% in August 2026, according to TradingView data reported on September 9, 2026. Bloomberg reported on September 10, 2026, that core CPI rebounded, signaling a potential policy shift at the upcoming central bank meeting. … Read more

🇫🇲 Micronesia Fed Sts 2026 — Navigating the Economic Void in the Pacific

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Data Scarcity Defines the Landscape: Current economic metrics, including GDP growth, inflation rates, and unemployment figures, are listed as “N/A,” indicating a significant gap in standardized international reporting for this nation. * Industrial Ambiguity: Specific details regarding main … Read more

🇰🇮 Kiribati 2026 — Navigating the Fragile Frontier of Pacific Economics

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Data Scarcity in a Volatile Region: Current economic metrics, including GDP growth, inflation, and unemployment rates, are listed as unavailable by the World Bank, highlighting the significant challenges in monitoring and reporting on this remote island nation. * … Read more

🇮🇹 Italy Inflation Hits 3.3% in August as Energy Costs Push Prices to Three-Year High

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🇮🇹 Italy CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Italy’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.3% year-over-year in August 2026, driven primarily by energy costs (IndexBox, September 16, 2026). The inflation rate marks a three-year high for the Italian economy, signaling persistent pressure on household budgets (TradingView, September … Read more

🇰🇷 South Korea’s Nominal GDP Surges 26% as OECD Raises Growth Forecast to 3.7%

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🇰🇷 South Korea CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways OECD raises South Korea’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.7%, marking the largest upgrade among G20 nations (Source: UPI, September 23, 2026). South Korea’s nominal GDP growth tops 26%, the highest pace in 47 years (Source: The Korea Herald, September … Read more

🇦🇸 American Samoa 2026 — Navigating the Shadows of Data and Sovereignty

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Statistical Silence: Comprehensive economic metrics such as GDP growth, inflation rates, and unemployment figures are currently unavailable from major international bodies like the World Bank, creating a significant blind spot for external investors. * Complex Governance: The territory … Read more