South Korea Raises 2026 Growth Forecast to 3%, Highest in Five Years, as Chip Exports and AI Boom Power Economy

Key Takeaways South Korea raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3% — the highest in five years — according to The Korea Economic Daily Global Edition on July 13, 2026. The IMF lifted South Korea’s 2026 growth forecast, citing robust chip demand and an upgraded China outlook, as reported by Yahoo Finance Singapore on … Read more

Australia’s Inflation Stays Stubborn at 3.6%, RBA Holds Rates at 4.10%

Australia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: Australia CPI 3.6% in Q1 2026, still above RBA target. Source: ABS, April 2026 Central Bank Rate: 4.10% (held). Next decision: RBA 6 August 2026. Source: Reserve Bank of Australia GDP: 0.8% Q1 2026 quarterly. 2.3% (2025) annual. Focus: Mining … Read more

Saudi Inflation Holds at 2.1% as Non-Oil Sector Drives 1.4% Quarterly GDP Growth

Key Takeaways Inflation at 2.1% in May 2026, moderate and stable, according to the General Authority for Statistics, June 2026. Central bank repo rate stands at 5.50%, with the next policy decision scheduled for 24 July 2026, per the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). GDP grew 1.4% in Q1 2026 compared to the previous quarter, and … Read more

Australia’s CPI Holds at 3.6% in Q1 2026, Keeping Pressure on RBA Ahead of August Decision

Australia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: Australia CPI 3.6% in Q1 2026, still above RBA target. Source: ABS, April 2026 Central Bank Rate: 4.10% (held). Next decision: RBA 6 August 2026. Source: Reserve Bank of Australia GDP: 0.8% Q1 2026 quarterly. 2.3% (2025) annual. Focus: Mining … Read more

Mexico’s Inflation Holds at 4.2% as Banxico Holds Rates at 9.25%

Mexico CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price index rose 4.2% in June 2026, above Banxico’s 3% target — INEGI, June 2026 Central bank overnight rate steady at 9.25%; next policy decision set for August 14, 2026 — Banxico GDP grew 1.1% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026, with … Read more

Mexico Inflation at 4.2% in June 2026, Stays Above Banxico’s 3% Target

Mexico CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation hit 4.2% in June 2026, above the central bank’s 3% target, according to INEGI. Banxico’s key interest rate sits at 9.25%, with the next policy decision set for 14 August 2026. GDP grew 1.1% in the first quarter of 2026, … Read more

India Inflation Holds at 4.7% as RBI Holds Rates at 6.00%

India CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: India CPI at 4.7% in May 2026, within RBI tolerance band. Source: Ministry of Statistics, June 2026 Central Bank Rate: 6.00% (repo). Next decision: RBI 7 August 2026. Source: Reserve Bank of India GDP: 6.5% Q1 2026 quarterly. 6.8% (2025) … Read more

Dutch Inflation Hits 2.8% in June 2026, Keeping Pressure on ECB

Netherlands CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Netherlands CPI inflation at 2.8% in June 2026, above the ECB’s 2% target. Source: CBS, June 2026 ECB deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with next policy decision on 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP grew 0.4% in Q1 2026, … Read more

India CPI Inflation Holds at 4.7% in May 2026 as RBI Keeps Repo Rate at 6.00%

India CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways India’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation stood at 4.7% in May 2026, within the Reserve Bank of India’s 2-6% tolerance band, according to the Ministry of Statistics (June 2026). The Reserve Bank of India held its key repo rate at 6.00% … Read more