Rachel Amara

Rachel Amara covers global macroeconomics, central bank policy, and inflation trends for Economic Pulse.

France CPI Hits 2.2% in June 2026, Nearing ECB Target as Economy Grows 0.3%

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France CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation fell to 2.2% in June 2026, approaching the European Central Bank’s 2% target. Source: INSEE, June 2026 The ECB’s deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with the next policy decision on 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP grew 0.3% … Read more

Mexico CPI Hits 4.2% in June, Staying Above Banxico’s 3% Target

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Mexico CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation rose to 4.2% in June 2026, above Banxico’s 3% target, per INEGI. The central bank rate sits at 9.25% overnight, with the next decision on 14 August 2026, per Banxico. GDP grew 1.1% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026 and 1.5% annually … Read more