Rachel Amara

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

🇹🇲 Turkmenistan GDP Grows 6.3% in Early 2026 as Oil Output Surges

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🇹🇲 Turkmenistan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Turkmenistan’s GDP grew by 6.3 percent in the first nine months of 2026, according to vestiabad.ru (Oct 3, 2026). Turkmennebit exceeded its oil production plan by 9.1% in the third quarter of 2026, per Trend News Agency (Oct 3, 2026). … Read more

🇧🇹 Bhutan 2024 — The Quiet Kingdom’s Democratic Experiment and Economic Silence

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Bhutan operates under a unique constitutional monarchy that transitioned to a parliamentary democracy in 2008, with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck reigning alongside Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. * Recent political classifications by V-Dem identify Bhutan as an electoral … Read more

🇪🇷 Eritrea 2026 — The Silence of a Closed Economy

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Political Stagnation: Eritrea remains under the absolute control of the People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), with no national elections held since independence in 1993. * Data Void: Critical economic metrics, including GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, and … Read more

🇧🇯 Benin Targets 7.8% Growth as $2.43 Billion Funding Gap Shapes Economic Future

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🇧🇯 Benin CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Benin aims for 7.8% economic growth in 2026, according to government reform targets reported on October 8, 2026 (Capmad). The African Development Bank Group identified strong assets to attract investment in a September 25, 2026 report. A significant funding gap … Read more

🇬🇦 CEMAC Lending Rates Drop to 10.94% as Gabon Seeks Fiscal Stability and New Trade Ties

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🇬🇦 Gabon CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways CEMAC bank lending rates fell to 10.94%, though borrowing costs remain uneven across the region (Business in Cameroon, October 7, 2026). The Bank of Central African States raised weekly liquidity to a record CFA850 billion to meet surging demand from … Read more

🇧🇿 Belize 2026 — The Caribbean’s Quiet Constitutional Anchor

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Stable Governance: As a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a legal system modeled on English common law, Belize offers a predictable political environment rooted in British traditions. * Media Landscape Dominance: The consumer services sector is heavily represented by … Read more

🇷🇴 Romania 2025 — Stability Amidst Slow Growth and Inflationary Pressures

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Romania’s economy is experiencing a significant slowdown, with GDP growth projected at just 0.67% for 2025, reflecting broader regional economic headwinds. * Inflation remains a persistent challenge for consumers, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) hovering near 7.19%, … Read more

🇷🇸 Serbia’s Inflation Accelerates to 4.1% in September as Central Bank Holds Rates Steady

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🇷🇸 Serbia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Serbia’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.1% in September, according to SeeNews reporting on October 12, 2026. The National Bank of Serbia decided to keep interest rates unchanged, a move confirmed by FXStreet on October 7, 2026. The IMF has … Read more

🇸🇮 Slovenia Inflation Spikes to 3.3% as Industry and IMF Raise Growth Forecasts

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🇸🇮 Slovenia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Slovenia’s annual inflation accelerated to 3.3% in September, according to SeeNews (2026-09-30). The Slovenian industry association GZS lifted its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.3%, citing strong momentum (SeeNews, 2026-10-14). The International Monetary Fund (IMF) also upgraded Slovenia’s 2026 growth … Read more

🇰🇲 Comoros 2026 — Navigating Federalism and Fragile Growth in the Indian Ocean

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways * Political Stability through Federalism: The Union of the Comoros operates as a federal presidential republic, a structure established by the 2001 Constitution to manage power-sharing among its islands after periods of military instability. * Aviation-Centric Corporate Landscape: The … Read more