Rachel Amara

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

🇦🇲 Armenia: A Republic in Transition, Balancing Heritage with Economic Modernization

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 🇦🇲 Armenia: A Republic in Transition, Balancing Heritage with Economic Modernization Key Takeaways Armenia operates as a representative parliamentary democratic republic, having transitioned from a semi-presidential model in April 2018 to align its governance structure with modern democratic standards. The country’s … Read more

🇮🇩 Indonesia’s August Inflation Hits 3.19%, Driving 2027 Growth Targets to 6%

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🇮🇩 Indonesia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways August 2026 headline inflation rose to 3.19% year-on-year, according to Tempo.co English on September 1, 2026. Bank Indonesia projects GDP growth between 5.2% and 6% for 2027, as stated by the governor via TradingView on September 1, 2026. The government … Read more

🇷🇴 Romania’s Budget Deficit Shrinks 37% to 2.34% of GDP as VAT Revenues Surge

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🇷🇴 Romania CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Romania cut its seven-month budget deficit by 37% year-on-year, to 2.34% of GDP — Business Review, August 31, 2026. VAT revenues soared, driving the deficit reduction — The Romania Journal, August 31, 2026. Romania’s unemployment rate fell to a five-month … Read more

🇫🇮 Finland’s Unemployment Rate Remains Highest in Euro Area as GDP Growth Slows

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🇫🇮 Finland CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Finland’s unemployment rate is the highest in the euro area as of August 28, 2026 (Helsinki Times). Finnish GDP growth slowed in July 2026 (TradingView, August 28, 2026). Finland saw slight economic growth continue in Q2 2026 (Yle, August 28, … Read more

🇮🇩 Indonesia 2026 — The Archipelago’s Balancing Act: Stability, Sovereignty, and the Search for Speed

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Indonesia enters 2026 as a study in contrasts. It is a nation of nearly 286 million people—the world’s fourth most populous—that has successfully navigated global headwinds to post steady growth, yet it remains a country where the average citizen earns a … Read more

🇳🇴 Norway’s Unemployment Rises to 80,064 in August as Labour Market Cools

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🇳🇴 Norway CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Seasonally adjusted unemployment reached 80,064 in August 2026, according to CryptoRank data published August 28, 2026. Norway’s central bank, Norges Bank, sets monetary policy with the Norwegian krone (NOK) as the national currency. The OBX stock index tracks the performance … Read more

🇳🇱 Dutch Inflation Edges Higher in August, CBS Flash Estimate Shows 2.6%

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🇳🇱 Netherlands CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Dutch inflation rose to 2.6% in August 2026, according to the CBS flash estimate released September 1, 2026. The August reading marks an acceleration from the previous month’s pace, per Statistics Netherlands data. Statistics Netherlands released its monthly Business Cycle … Read more

🇨🇦 Canada’s Economy Grew 3.3% in Q2, Fastest Pace in Three Years

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🇨🇦 Canada CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Canada’s GDP rose 3.3% annualized in Q2 2026, the fastest growth in three years, per CBC (August 28, 2026). Q1 2026 GDP was revised higher, changing what looked like a dip into a bump, according to Global News (August 28, … Read more

🇱🇹 Lithuania 2026 — A Baltic Tiger Recalibrates Between East and West

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways Lithuania has maintained an unbroken democratic trajectory since restoring independence on 11 March 1990, making it one of the most politically stable states in the former Soviet sphere. The country’s industrial base is anchored by heavyweight players in shipbuilding, … Read more

🇩🇪 German Inflation Hits 2.9% in August, a 2026 High, as Fuel Subsidy Expiry Bites

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🇩🇪 Germany CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Germany’s preliminary CPI rose to 2.9% year-on-year in August 2026, the highest reading of the year, according to Destatis data reported by Forex Factory on August 31. The August figure came in slightly below the 3.0% forecast, per investingLive data … Read more