Europe

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

🇵🇱 Poland’s GDP Growth Accelerates to 3.8% in Q2 2026, Beating Expectations

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🇵🇱 Poland CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways GDP rose 3.8% year-on-year in Q2 2026, according to Statistics Poland (GUS), reported by Warsaw Business Journal on August 15, 2026. The 3.8% growth rate marks an acceleration from the previous quarter, signaling stronger momentum in the Polish economy. Inflation … Read more

🇸🇪 Sweden Keeps 2026 Rate Hike on Table as Middle East Conflict Stirs Inflation Fears

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🇸🇪 Sweden CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Riksbank signals potential 2026 rate hike amid inflation concerns tied to Middle East conflict, reported August 19, 2026 (Bloomberg.com). Sweden’s central bank is set to keep the 2026 rate hike option on the table, per decision guide published August 19, … Read more

🇨🇭 Swiss Unemployment Edges Lower While Inflation Stays Contained, SNB Policy in Focus

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🇨🇭 Switzerland CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Unemployment rate fell slightly quarter-over-quarter as of August 18, 2026, according to bluewin.ch. Subdued Swiss inflation is easing pressure on Swiss National Bank (SNB) policy, per Rabobank analyst Foley, reported by VT Markets on August 16, 2026. Swiss Re stock … Read more

🇬🇧 UK Temporary Workforce Rises 1.86% in June Quarter as Unemployment Edges Higher

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways UK temporary workforce rose 1.86% in the June 2026 quarter — Staffing Industry Analysts, August 18, 2026 Unemployment rate increased in the same June quarter — Staffing Industry Analysts, August 18, 2026 Central banks face a policy dilemma as … Read more

🇫🇷 French Inflation Steady at 2.4% as Heat Wave Threatens Growth and Unemployment Hits 8.3%

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🇫🇷 France CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation held at 2.4% in July 2026, matching economist forecasts, per CryptoRank (Aug 15, 2026). Unemployment rose to 8.3%, the highest level in six years, reported by Daily Beirut (Aug 17, 2026). Extreme heat could wipe out EU economic growth … Read more

🇽🇰 Kosovo’s Growth Ambitions Hinge on Skills, Finance, and Clean Energy, World Bank Says

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🇽🇰 Kosovo CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways World Bank calls for reforms in skills, finance, and clean energy to unlock Kosovo’s next growth phase, reported by Devdiscourse on 2026-08-19. Kosovo is among five countries with no official national currency, using the euro instead, per Vanguard News on … Read more

🇻🇦 Vatican Inflation Data Remains Sparse as Global Price Pressures Dominate Headlines

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🇻🇦 Vatican City CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways No official Vatican City CPI figure was published in the provided live news feed for August 14, 2026. The most recent headline in the feed references a July 2026 CPI Report, but the statement is attributed to Chairman Arrington … Read more

🇲🇪 Montenegro Faces 5% Inflation as Eurozone Policy Shapes Economic Outlook

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🇲🇪 Montenegro CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Retail inflation in Montenegro is projected to average 5% in 2026-27, according to ICRA estimates reported by Traders Union on August 13, 2026. Montenegro uses the euro as its official currency but is not a member of the European Central … Read more

🇲🇹 Malta’s Film Industry Adds €1.2 Billion to Economy as Inflation Pressures Build

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🇲🇹 Malta CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Malta’s film industry generated €1.2 billion in economic impact, according to the Malta Film Commission (reported 2026-08-13). Retail inflation in Malta is estimated to average 5% in 2026-27, per ICRA via Traders Union (reported 2026-08-13). The European Central Bank sets … Read more

🇲🇰 North Macedonia Inflation Eases in July, But Energy Costs Threaten the Outlook

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🇲🇰 North Macedonia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways July CPI eased, but energy risks remain, according to The Conference Board (2026-08-12). Retail inflation is estimated to average 5% in 2026-27, per ICRA via Traders Union (2026-08-13). Headline inflation trend shows moderation, yet energy price volatility persists. Core … Read more