Europe

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

🇳🇴 Norges Bank Raises Rates to 4.50% as Inflation Pressures Persist in Norway

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🇳🇴 Norway CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Norges Bank increased the benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 4.50% on September 24, 2026 (Morningstar). The central bank signaled that further rate hikes are possible if inflation remains stubbornly high (Moja Norwegia, September 24, 2026). Global central … Read more

🇸🇪 Sweden’s Inflation Cools to 1.1% as Caretaker Government Raises 2026 Growth Forecast

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🇸🇪 Sweden CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation fell to 1.1 percent in September 2026, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB) on October 7. The broader CPIF measure, which excludes energy prices, stood at 1.5 percent for the same month, per IndexBox. Inflation rose less than market … Read more

🇨🇭 Switzerland September CPI Matches Expectations at 1.0% as SNB Navigates Growth Surge

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🇨🇭 Switzerland CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways September Consumer Price Index rose 1.0% year-over-year, aligning with market forecasts (investingLive, 2026-10-01). Square One Bank executive Tschudin reported exceptionally strong GDP growth in the second quarter of 2026 (FXStreet, 2026-09-24). Economic growth forecasts for Switzerland were revised upwards by … Read more

🇪🇸 Spain Inflation Surges to 4.9% in September as Fuel Costs Drive Price Hikes

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🇪🇸 Spain CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation in Spain rose to 4.9% year-over-year in September, up from August levels and exceeding market expectations of 4.6% (Euronews.com, September 29, 2026). The primary driver of the inflation spike was higher fuel prices, which pushed costs across transport … Read more

🇳🇱 Dutch Inflation Holds at 3.4% in September as Q2 GDP Growth Revised Up to 0.6%

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🇳🇱 Netherlands CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation remained steady at 3.4 percent in September, according to a flash estimate from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) released on October 2, 2026. Fibre2Fashion reported on October 5, 2026, that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation confirmed the rise to 3.4% … Read more

🇮🇹 Italy Hikes Growth Outlook as Budget Deficit Widens Amid Euro-Area Inflation Spike

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🇮🇹 Italy CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Italy raised its economic growth forecast, though the budget deficit is set to rise starting next year (Reuters, October 7, 2026). Euro-area inflation hit a three-year high of 3.8% in September, driven largely by surging energy prices (BigGo Finance, October … Read more

🇬🇧 UK Inflation and Wage Growth Under Scrutiny as BoE Weighs Q4 Rate Moves

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Wage growth remains a critical question for households as the cost of living stays high, according to USAFacts (2026-09-25). The Bank of England is closely monitoring interest rates and monetary policy indicators ahead of its next decision (The House … Read more

🇫🇷 France Inflation Hits 3.0% in September, Triggering Debt Market Concerns

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🇫🇷 France CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Franice’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached 3.0% in September 2026, a significant jump from previous months (TradingView, Sept 30, 2026). The rise to 3.0% marks a 25% increase in the monthly inflation rate compared to August (Ideal Investisseur, Oct 1, … Read more

🇩🇪 Germany Inflation Surges Past 3% as Industrial Production Jumps 2%

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🇩🇪 Germany CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways German inflation is expected to climb back above 3% in September, according to state CPI readings cited by investingLive on September 30, 2026. The Deutsche Bundesbank stated that Germany may grow twice as fast this year than previously thought, based … Read more

🇽🇰 World Bank and EBRD Trim Kosovo’s 2026 Growth Forecasts Amid Slowing Momentum

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🇽🇰 Kosovo CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The World Bank cuts Kosovo’s 2026 GDP growth projection to 3.6% (SeeNews, Oct 6, 2026). The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) lowers its 2026 economic growth forecast to 3.5% (SeeNews, Sep 24, 2026). Kosovo’s economy expanded by 4% … Read more