Global Economic Intelligence
Economic news, CPI, monetary policy, GDP, and market developments across African nations.
South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation fell to 4.6% in May 2026, according to StatsSA (June 2026). The South African Reserve Bank held its repo rate at 7.75%, with the next decision on 11 July 2026. GDP grew just 0.3% in Q1 2026 quarterly, as … Read more
Kenya CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price inflation at 5.1% in June 2026, within the central bank target range of 2.5-7.5%. Source: KNBS, June 2026 Central Bank Rate remains at 10.00%. Next policy decision scheduled for 6 August 2026. Source: Central Bank of Kenya GDP grew … Read more
Nigeria CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation hit 28.7% in June 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), July 2026. The Central Bank of Nigeria held its benchmark rate at 26.25% (MPR), with its next decision scheduled for 22 July 2026, per the CBN. GDP … Read more
South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation at 4.6% in May 2026, according to StatsSA Central bank repo rate remains at 7.75%, next decision 11 July 2026 GDP grew 0.3% in Q1 2026 quarterly, StatsSA reports Unemployment stands at 32.9% as of Q1 2026, per StatsSA … Read more