Rachel Amara

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

🇧🇿 Belize 2026 — The Constitutional Anchor in a Shifting Caribbean

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Political Stability: Belize operates as a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a legal system rooted in English common law, offering a familiar framework for international investors. * Corporate Landscape: The business environment is dominated by key players in utilities, … Read more

🇲🇺 Mauritius Navigates Rising Food Pressures and Strategic African Expansion Amid 2050 Vision Debate

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🇲🇺 Mauritius CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways ICRA forecasts rising CPI inflation for August 2026 with intensifying food pressures in September (Traders Union, 2026-09-14). Mauritius is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for African investment at the Business Forum 2026 (THISDAYLIVE, 2026-09-27). New capital, tech, and investment … Read more

🇧🇼 Botswana Inflation Eases to 9.3% in August 2026 as Consumer Spending Contracts

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🇧🇼 Botswana CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation dropped to 9.3% in August 2026, according to the Bank of Botswana CPI report (September 15, 2026). Households face continued pressure as core inflation remains sticky and food prices stay elevated, per Weekend Post (September 21, 2026). ICRA … Read more

🇮🇩 Indonesia 2026 — The Archipelago’s Steady Ascent

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Robust Growth Amidst Stability: Indonesia is projected to achieve a GDP growth rate of over 5.1% in 2025, supported by a low unemployment rate of just 3.24%, signaling a resilient domestic labor market. * Price Stability: With inflation … Read more

🇨🇮 Cote D’Ivoire 2026 — The Political Anchor of West Africa

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Political Stability as a Foundation: Cote D’Ivoire operates under a structured government with three distinct branches, providing a framework for legislative continuity through its National Assembly and Senate. * Data Transparency Gaps: Current economic indicators such as GDP … Read more

🇱🇾 Libya’s Oil Sector Faces Pressure as Regional Trade Barriers and Global Price Shifts Reshape Economic Outlook

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🇱🇾 Libya CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs lifts Brent Crude forecast to $85, signaling higher global energy costs that impact Libya’s export revenue potential (Source: IndexBox, 2026-09-25). Tunisia-Libya trade at the Ras Jedir border crossing remains choked, severely limiting cross-border commerce and regional integration (Source: … Read more

🇿🇲 Zambia’s Economy Surges 7.2% in Q2 as Inflation Cools to 6.1%

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🇿🇲 Zambia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Zambia recorded a strong 7.2% economic growth rate in the second quarter of 2026, according to IndexBox (September 26, 2026). The annual inflation rate slowed further to 6.1%, signaling improved price stability as reported by TradingView (September 24, 2026). GDP … Read more

🇨🇮 ICRA Forecasts Rising Inflation in Côte d’Ivoire as Food Pressures Intensify

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🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways ICRA forecasts rising Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for August 2026, citing intensifying food pressures into September (Traders Union, 14 September 2026). The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) remains the primary monetary authority for the region, setting … Read more

🇪🇹 Ethiopia’s Inflation Cools to 15.1% as Unemployment Hits 9.6%, Raising Questions on Recovery Sustainability

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Ethiopia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 15.1% in August, down from previous highs, according to the Ethiopian Monitor (2026-09-22). The drop in inflation was primarily driven by a slowdown in non-food price growth, noted by StockMarket.et (2026-09-10). The national … Read more

🇧🇼 Botswana 2026 — The Diamond Standard: Stability in a Volatile World

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Democratic Resilience: Botswana stands as Africa’s longest uninterrupted democracy, offering a rare political anchor for investors and expatriates in a region often marked by instability. * Institutional Foundation: The nation’s governance blends the British Westminster system with traditional … Read more