Rachel Amara

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

🇬🇭 Ghana’s Economy Surges 6% in Q2 2026 as Digital Sector Leads Recovery

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🇬🇭 Ghana CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Ghana’s economy expanded by 6% in the second quarter of 2026, driven primarily by the communications sector (Reuters, September 9, 2026). The Ghana Statistical Service officially confirmed the 6% GDP growth figure for the second quarter (Capmad, September 14, 2026). … Read more

🇸🇿 Eswatini 2026 — The Monarchy’s Economic Tightrope

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Absolute Monarchy: King Mswati III has ruled since 1986, serving as the central symbol of unity under a constitutional framework that blends Swazi law with traditional customs. * Service-Heavy Economy: The corporate landscape is dominated by consumer services, … Read more

🇦🇷 Argentina 2026 — Navigating the High-Wire Act of Growth Amid Hyperinflation

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Resilient Growth in Turbulent Times: Despite an astronomical inflation rate exceeding 219%, Argentina’s economy is projected to expand by over 4.3% in 2025, signaling a complex recovery phase. * High Cost of Living vs. Purchasing Power: With a … Read more

🇰🇭 ADB Cuts Cambodia’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.9% as Inflation Accelerates

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🇰🇭 Cambodia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Asian Development Bank (ADB) cut Cambodia’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.9% on September 24, citing rising inflation pressures (Fibre2Fashion, September 24, 2026). ICRA forecasts rising Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for August 2026, with intensifying food price pressures expected … Read more

🇳🇵 Nepal’s Growth Slows to 4.1% as Floods Hit Output, While Inflation Holds at 1.7%

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🇳🇵 Nepal CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Nepal’s GDP growth forecast was cut to 4.1 percent following severe flooding in the Bhotekoshi region (The Kathmandu Post, September 23, 2026). Consumer prices rose 1.7 percent year-on-year in August 2026, keeping inflation within a moderate range (Bastillepost.com, September 23, … Read more

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands 2026 — Sovereignty, Sustainability, and the High North

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * The Faroe Islands operate as a self-governing nation under Danish sovereignty, wielding significant executive power over local affairs through its unique parliamentary system. * Economic data for key indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, and unemployment is currently … Read more

🇼🇸 Samoa 2026 — Tradition Meets Modernity in the Pacific

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Samoa operates under a unique constitutional framework established in 1960, blending British parliamentary democracy with deep-rooted Samoan customs. * Official economic metrics such as GDP growth, inflation, and unemployment are currently unreported by the World Bank, highlighting data … Read more

🇲🇾 Malaysia’s Inflation Holds at 1.9% in August as GDP Forecasts Rise to 5.5%

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🇲🇾 Malaysia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation rose 1.9% year-on-year in August 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), reported by Bernama on September 18, 2026. S&P Global raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Malaysia to 5.5%, citing strong domestic demand, as … Read more

🇻🇳 ADB Raises Vietnam 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 7.8%

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🇻🇳 Vietnam CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Asian Development Bank (ADB) lifted its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.8%, citing strong domestic demand and export resilience (Source: Theinvestor, 2026-09-24). Vietnam is projected to lead ASEAN GDP growth in both 2026 and 2027, outpacing the … Read more

🇮🇪 Ireland 2026 — The Paradox of Hyper-Growth in a Small Open Economy

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Unprecedented Economic Expansion: Ireland is experiencing staggering GDP growth of 12.34% for 2025, driven by its unique position as a global hub for multinational corporations and specialized industries. * High Income Disparity: While GDP per capita (PPP) reaches … Read more