James Mwangi

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

🇪🇪 Estonia 2026 — The Digital Republic’s Quiet Resilience

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Digital-First Economy: Estonia remains a global benchmark for digital governance, hosting high-growth technology unicorns like Bolt and Aqris alongside traditional industrial players. * Political Stability: As a unitary parliamentary republic, the nation maintains a stable legislative framework through … Read more

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Inflation Holds at 1.7% as Tourism Sector Drives New Investment

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🇸🇱 Sierra Leone CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer prices rose 1.7% year-on-year in August 2026, keeping inflation moderate (bastillepost.com, 23 September 2026). The Bank of Sierra Leone continues to monitor price stability as the OECD updates its latest consumer price data for the region (OECD, 8 … Read more

🇰🇵 North Korea Faces Rising Costs as Inflation Hits 3% Amid Housing and Travel Price Hikes

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🇰🇵 North Korea CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways A new CPI report from Muslim Network TV on September 14, 2026, highlights 3% inflation driven by rising house rents and travel prices. Retail inflation reached an 8-month high of 4.82% in August according to Free Press Journal data … Read more

🇻🇪 Venezuela 2026 — The Political Divide and the Corporate Landscape of a Nation in Transition

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Political Polarization: The nation is defined by a sharp divide between the incumbent United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) bloc and the opposition-led Mesa de la Unidad Democrática coalition, shaping all policy directions. * Corporate Concentration: Key economic … Read more

🇦🇺 Australia 2025 — The Steady Giant Navigating Growth and Political Shifts

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Moderate but Resilient Growth: Australia’s economy is projected to grow by approximately 1.35% in 2025, reflecting a cautious recovery phase amidst global headwinds. * High Living Standards: With a GDP per capita (PPP) exceeding $71,900 and a GNI … Read more

🇲🇰 North Macedonia GDP Growth Accelerates to 4.3% in Q2 as Central Bank Holds Rate at 4.25%

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🇲🇰 North Macedonia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways North Macedonia’s economy grew 4.3% year-over-year in the second quarter, according to SeeNews on September 3, 2026. The National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia kept its key policy rate unchanged at 4.25%, SeeNews reported on September 15, … Read more

🇲🇻 Maldives Economy Grows 2.8% in July as $12bn Waterfront Deal and $507m India Credit Lift Outlook

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🇲🇻 Maldives CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Maldives’ Monthly Index of Economic Growth (MIEG) reached MVR 9,208 million in July 2026, up 2.8% year-on-year, according to IndexBox data dated 17 September 2026. The July expansion followed a 3.2% year-on-year rise in June 2026 and a 3.1% rise … Read more

🇨🇭 Switzerland 2026 — The Alpine Fortress of Stability in a Fracturing World

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 🇨🇭 Switzerland 2026 — The Alpine Fortress of Stability in a Fracturing World Switzerland has long occupied a peculiar place in the global imagination: a small, landlocked nation that punches far above its weight in banking, pharmaceuticals, and precision engineering. But … Read more

🇦🇫 Afghanistan 2026 — An Economy Rebuilt in the Shadows

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 🇦🇫 Afghanistan 2026 — An Economy Rebuilt in the Shadows Key Takeaways – Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most closed and least transparent economies, with the World Bank listing core indicators — GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, GDP per capita, and … Read more