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Economic indicators, CPI, monetary policy, and market data for Asian economies.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ Cyprus Inflation Hits 3.7% in September as Fuel and Electricity Costs Surge

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ Cyprus CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Cyprus headline inflation rose to 3.7% in September, driven by energy prices (Politis, October 8, 2026). The increase was primarily fueled by sharp rises in fuel and electricity costs (KYPฮ•, October 8, 2026). Housing and utility expenses also climbed, adding … Read more

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Republic of the Congo Economy Faces Regional Inflation Pressures and Growth Challenges in Late 2026

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Republic of the Congo CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Indiaโ€™s inflation hit 5.54% with food prices rising 7.74%, signaling broader regional commodity pressures (EBC Financial Group, Oct 13, 2026). CPI records show an annualized monthly inflation rate of 8.1% in September 2026, highlighting rapid price increases … Read more

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ DRC Inflation Hits 8.1% as Central Bank Holds Rates at 12.5%

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Democratic Republic of the Congo CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer prices rose by 8.1% annually in September 2026, according to Traders Union (October 14, 2026). The Central Bank of the Congo kept its policy rate steady at 12.5% in October 2026, Reuters reported (October 8, … Read more

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ซ Central African Republic Faces High Inflation Pressure Amidst Regional Economic Shifts

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ซ Central African Republic CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Central African Republic is among the top 10 countries in Africa with the highest inflation rates in 2026, according to The African Exponent (October 7, 2026). Global inflation trends continue to influence regional price stability, as tracked … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡น Bhutanโ€™s Innovation Push Meets Persistent Jobs-Skills Gap as Central Bank Eyes Regional Payment Integration

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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡น Bhutan CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bhutan faces a persistent jobs-skills paradox that continues to challenge labor market efficiency, according to Asia News Network (September 29, 2026). The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan has inked a cross-border payments pact with the National Bank of Cambodia to … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ Brunei Sees 8.1% Annualized Inflation in September as Energy Windfall Sparks Economic Debate

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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ Brunei CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer Price Index recorded an 8.1% annualized monthly inflation rate in September 2026, according to Traders Union (October 14, 2026). The Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam continues to monitor price stability as OECD consumer price data was updated on October 6, … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง Barbados Economy Strengthens on Tourism and Investment Boosts

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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง Barbados CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Barbados PM encourages thinking outside the box to stimulate socio-economic growth (Caribbean Today, 8 October 2026). Barbados economy strengthens as tourism and investment drive progress (News Americas Now, 12 October 2026). Unemployment up by 0.1% in July 2026 over July … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡พ Belarus GDP Grows 2% as Inflation Hits 8.1% in September

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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡พ Belarus CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Belarusโ€™ GDP grew by 2% in Januaryโ€“September, according to REFORM.news (16 October 2026). The IMF improved its forecast for the Belarusian economy, raising the GDP growth estimate to 1.9%, per REFORM.news (13 October 2026). CPI recorded an 8.1% annualized monthly … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ IMF Raises Bosnia Growth Forecast to 2.3% Amid Slowing Momentum and Rising Inflation

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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ Bosnia and Herzegovina CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The IMF raised its 2026 growth forecast for Bosnia and Herzegovina to 2.3%, as reported by SeeNews on October 13, 2026. Conversely, the World Bank cut its 2026 GDP growth projection for the country to 2.4%, according to … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฎ Burundi Ranks Among Africaโ€™s Highest Inflation Economies as Currency Weakens and Food Prices Surge

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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฎ Burundi CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Burundi is listed among the top 10 countries with the highest inflation rates in Africa for 2026, according to The African Exponent (October 7, 2026). The Burundian Franc (BIF) ranks among the top 10 weakest currencies in Africa in 2026, … Read more