Rachel Amara

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

🇨🇭 Switzerland 2026 — The Quiet Giant of European Stability

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Switzerland’s economy continues its steady expansion with GDP growth of 1.3% in 2025, according to World Bank data, underscoring the country’s reputation for resilience in a volatile global environment. – Inflation remains virtually nonexistent at just 0.15%, giving … Read more

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka at the Crossroads — Asia’s First Democracy Charts a Precarious Comeback

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Sri Lanka remains Asia’s oldest democracy, operating under a semi-presidential system where constitutional change requires a two-thirds parliamentary majority — a structure that has both enabled and constrained reform. – The nation’s economic engine is powered by a … Read more

🇹🇬 Togo 2026 — West Africa’s Quiet Pivot Toward Economic Integration

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Togo’s economy is anchored by a powerful financial services sector, headlined by Ecobank and Atlantic Bank Group, positioning Lomé as a regional banking hub. – The country’s political system features a president indirectly elected for a four-year double … Read more

🇳🇿 South Island Push for Growth: Regional Chambers Demand Election-Year Economic Strategy

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🇳🇿 New Zealand CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways South Island chambers of commerce unite behind a 2026 election platform calling for the region to be recognised as a driver of national growth — NZ Herald, July 30, 2026. The “TikTok Effect” contributed an estimated $1.2 billion to … Read more

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan’s Central Bank Raises Inflation Forecasts for 2026 and 2027 Amid External Price Pressures

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🇦🇿 Azerbaijan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Central Bank of Azerbaijan raised its inflation forecast for 2026 and 2027, citing external price pressures, as reported by AzerNews on July 31, 2026. The Central Bank updated its economic growth forecasts for Azerbaijan, according to Report.az on July 31, … Read more

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan’s GDP Surges 8.5% in First Half of 2026 as Central Bank Warns of Overheating

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🇺🇿 Uzbekistan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Uzbekistan’s GDP grew 8.5% in the first half of 2026, according to trend.az and Kun.uz on July 31, 2026. The Central Bank of Uzbekistan kept its key interest rate at 14% on July 29, 2026, amid rising inflation, per trend.az. … Read more

🇭🇳 Honduras 2026 — The Quiet Republic at the Crossroads of Opportunity

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – A functioning democracy with institutional stability: Honduras operates as a presidential representative democratic republic, with a clear separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches — a framework that provides a predictable foundation for business and … Read more

🇷🇸 Serbia 2026 — A Nation at the Crossroads of Ambition and Uncertainty

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Serbia’s economic narrative is defined by a dynamic corporate landscape, featuring major players in telecommunications, finance, and consumer goods, even as headline macroeconomic indicators remain undisclosed. – The nation operates as a parliamentary republic with a 2006 constitution, … Read more

🇲🇲 Myanmar 2026 — A Nation in Suspended Animation, Waiting for Its Economic Reckoning

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Myanmar’s economy remains a black box — with the World Bank reporting no current data on GDP growth, inflation, or unemployment, the country is operating without a clear statistical compass. – State-owned enterprises dominate the corporate landscape — … Read more

🇪🇹 Ethiopia’s Economic Crossroads — A Nation Poised Between Promise and Uncertainty

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Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Ethiopia’s economic data remains largely unpublished, creating significant challenges for investors and policymakers attempting to gauge the nation’s true economic trajectory – The financial sector is the backbone of formal commerce, with major institutions like the Commercial Bank … Read more