James Mwangi

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

🇸🇩 Sudan Displacement Tops 200,000 as Floods Compound War-Time Economic Collapse

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🇸🇩 Sudan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways 200,000 newly displaced people in Sudan as fighting and floods intensify, reported by The European Sting on August 19, 2026. Regional lender Equity Group reported H1 2026 profit surge of 39% on regional strength and digital shift, per Investing.com on … Read more

🇱🇺 Luxembourg 2026 — The Grand Duchy’s Quiet Power Play in Europe’s Financial Heart

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Political Stability as Currency: Luxembourg operates as a “full democracy” with a constitutional monarch, providing one of the most politically stable environments in Europe—a critical asset for investors and financial institutions. – Financial Sector Dominance: The country’s top … Read more

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands 2026 — The Offshore Titan Confronts Its Identity Paradox

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – The Cayman Islands operates as a British Overseas Territory with a 19-seat elected Parliament, yet remains on the UN Special Committee of 24’s list of non-self-governing territories, placing it in a unique geopolitical limbo. – While comprehensive macroeconomic … Read more

🇦🇴 Chevron’s New Block 0 Discovery Offshore Angola Confirms 600-Meter Hydrocarbon Column

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🇦🇴 Angola CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Chevron confirmed an oil and gas condensate discovery in Angola’s Block 0 on August 17, 2026 — TipRanks. The discovery features a 600-meter hydrocarbon column offshore Angola, reported August 20, 2026 — IndexBox. S&P maintained Angola’s B- credit rating on … Read more

🇨🇲 Cameroon’s Youth Face 36% Unemployment as Inflation Eases to a Crawl

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🇨🇲 Cameroon CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways July CPI eased but energy price risks remain, according to The Conference Board on August 21, 2026. Youth unemployment stands at 36%, driving a surge in emigration desires, per Afrobarometer and Channel Africa reports from August 17-18, 2026. Afrobarometer survey … Read more

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Inflation Rate Accelerates to 1-1/2-Year High as Price Pressures Intensify

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Ethiopia’s inflation rate accelerated to a 1-1/2-year high as of August 21, 2026, according to TradingView. The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) is the central bank responsible for monetary policy and the Ethiopian Birr (ETB). The Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS) … Read more

🇬🇷 Greece 2026 — The Comeback Economy Faces Its Hardest Test

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Greece’s economy is growing at 2.07% in 2025, outpacing many of its European peers, yet inflation at 2.48% continues to squeeze household budgets. – Unemployment has fallen to 8.54%, a dramatic improvement from crisis-era highs, though it remains … Read more

🇧🇳 Brunei 2026 — The Sultanate’s Quiet Pivot: From Petro-State to Diversified Economy?

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Brunei’s economy remains overwhelmingly dependent on its oil and gas sector, with state-owned energy giants like Brunei Shell Petroleum and Brunei LNG anchoring the national balance sheet. – The Sultanate is pursuing economic diversification through major industrial investments, … Read more

🇳🇴 Norway 2026 — The Nordic Balancing Act: Prosperity, Price Pressures, and Political Stability

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Norway’s economy continues to grow at a modest pace of approximately 1.1% in 2025, according to World Bank data, reflecting a mature economy navigating global headwinds. – Inflation remains sticky at 3.1%, above the comfort zone of most … Read more

🇲🇳 Mongolia’s July CPI Eases, But Fitch Warns of External Risks as Railway to China Nears Halfway Mark

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🇲🇳 Mongolia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways July 2026 CPI eased, though energy risks persist, according to The Conference Board (2026-08-21). Fitch affirms Mongolia’s credit rating at ‘B+’ on mining growth, citing external risks, per Investing.com (2026-08-19). Construction of the second railway exit between Mongolia and China … Read more