Europe

ECB and central bank policy, CPI, GDP, inflation, and economic indicators across European markets.

🇨🇭 Switzerland Raises 2026 Growth Forecast as SNB Holds Rates at 0%

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🇨🇭 Switzerland CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Switzerland raises 2026 growth forecast, citing stronger economic momentum (Briefs Finance, 2026-09-17). Economic growth picks up in the second quarter of 2026, signaling recovery (FocusEconomics, 2026-09-08). SNB keeps interest rates steady at 0% to balance stability and growth (admiralmarkets.com, 2026-09-24). … Read more

🇪🇸 Spain’s Q2 GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.7% as Inflation Forecast Rises to 3.7%

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🇪🇸 Spain CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Spain confirmed second-quarter GDP growth of 0.7%, according to reports on September 25, 2026 (Yahoo Finance). The OECD raised its inflation forecast for Spain in 2026 to 3.7%, citing an energy shock (Sur, September 24, 2026). A credit rating upgrade … Read more

🇳🇱 Dutch Inflation Hits 3.3% in August as Q2 GDP Growth Revisions Show Economic Resilience

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🇳🇱 Netherlands CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation rose to 3.3 percent in August, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), reported on September 8, 2026. Second quarter 2026 GDP growth was revised upward to 0.6 percent, a faster pace than initially estimated, per CBS data released September 23, … Read more

🇮🇹 Italy Inflation Hits 3.3% in August as Energy Costs Push Prices to Three-Year High

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🇮🇹 Italy CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Italy’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.3% year-over-year in August 2026, driven primarily by energy costs (IndexBox, September 16, 2026). The inflation rate marks a three-year high for the Italian economy, signaling persistent pressure on household budgets (TradingView, September … Read more

🇬🇧 UK Inflation and Monetary Policy Under Scrutiny as Brexit Effects Mature

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The UK faces ongoing inflationary pressures with economic indicators closely monitored by the House of Commons Library (September 16, 2026). The Bank of England is navigating interest rate decisions and monetary policy adjustments amid these shifts (House of Commons … Read more

🇫🇷 France’s Inflation Holds at 2.4% as Growth Forecasts Are Cut

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🇫🇷 France CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways France’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.7% month-over-month in August, with annual inflation settling at 2.4% (Fibre2Fashion, September 16, 2026). The European Commission reports that annual inflation across the entire euro area has climbed to 3.2% (European Commission, September 17, … Read more

🇽🇰 EBRD Cuts Kosovo 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.5% as Q2 Expansion Slows

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🇽🇰 Kosovo CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) lowered its 2026 economic growth projection for Kosovo to 3.5%, reported on September 24, 2026 (SeeNews). Kosovo’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.06% in the second quarter of 2026, according to … Read more

🇻🇦 Vatican City Economic Activity Linked to Global Central Bank Tightening Amid Energy Shocks

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🇻🇦 Vatican City CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Major central banks are on a tightening path due to an energy price shock, as reported by Reuters on September 18, 2026. August CPI data suggests the Federal Reserve may implement a hike in September, according to The Conference … Read more

🇸🇲 San Marino Tracks OECD Consumer Price Trends Amidst Global Inflationary Pressures

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🇸🇲 San Marino CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways San Marino’s consumer price data is aligned with the latest OECD update released on 8 September 2026. The European Central Bank remains the governing monetary authority for San Marino’s eurozone integration. September 2026 brings heightened attention to global inflation … Read more

🇲🇹 Malta Inflation Tracks Euro Area Higher as Film Industry Delivers €1.2 Billion Boost

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🇲🇹 Malta CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Euro area annual inflation rose to 3.2% in September 2026, according to the European Commission, dated 17 September 2026. CPI inflation in the euro area stood at 3.4% year-over-year in August 2026, according to David Andolfatto via Traders Union, dated … Read more