United States

US CPI, Fed rate decisions, GDP, inflation, and employment indicators.

🇺🇸 US Markets Show Strong Returns Despite Mixed Economic Signals, August 2026

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🇺🇸 United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Markets offered strong returns amid a complex backdrop, according to Rochester Business Journal, August 6, 2026. The July jobs numbers are due out Friday, with analysts expecting continued growth, per CNBC, August 6, 2026. The National Urban League reported … Read more

🇺🇸 US Economy Shows Mixed Signals as Inflation Eases and Growth Moderates

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🇺🇸 United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways US GDP growth slowed to an annualized 1.2% in Q2 2026, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (July 30, 2026). Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.8% year-over-year in June 2026, down from 3.1% in May, per the Bureau … Read more

🇹🇩 Chad’s Banking System Sees Liquidity Demand Near CFA700 Billion After Rate Cut

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🇹🇩 Chad CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bank liquidity demand in the BEAC region neared CFA700 billion three weeks after a rate cut, per businessincameroon.com on July 28, 2026. Chad announced its intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, as reported by The Zimbabwe Mail on … Read more

🇺🇸 New York and California Lead U.S. State Economies in 2026 as National Growth Shifts

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🇺🇸 United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways New York ranked among the best state economies in 2026, according to a July 24 report from Lohud. California achieved its No. 2 ranking for economic growth in the U.S., its best showing since 2013, per Word & Brown … Read more

🇹🇩 Chad’s Economy Hinges on Oil as Brent Tops $100 a Barrel

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🇹🇩 Chad CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Brent crude oil surpassed $100 per barrel on July 23, 2026, according to Audacy. The Bank of Central African States held its key interest rate steady on July 23, 2026, as reported by Audacy. Oil price swings directly impact Chad’s … Read more

🇺🇸 Inflation Eases to 3.1% in June 2026 as Fed Chair Testifies on Cooling Economy

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🇺🇸 United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation cooled to 3.1% year-over-year in June 2026, according to CNBC on July 14, 2026. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, fell below 3.0% for the first time in two years, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Federal Reserve … Read more

🇹🇩 CEMAC Banks Tap Central Bank for More Cash After Policy Easing

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🇹🇩 Chad CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Banks in the CEMAC region increased their demand for liquidity from the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) after recent policy easing, according to a July 16, 2026 report from Business in Cameroon. The BEAC is the central bank for … Read more

US Inflation Stays Sticky at 3.4% as Fed Holds Rates at 5.25-5.50%

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United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation rose 3.4% year-over-year in May 2026, with core inflation at 3.6%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (June 2026). The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 5.25-5.50%, with the next FOMC decision scheduled for July 29-30, 2026 … Read more

U.S. Inflation Holds at 3.4% as Fed Keeps Rates Steady; GDP Growth Slows to 1.8%

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United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.4% in May 2026, with core inflation at 3.6%. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, June 2026 The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 5.25-5.50%. Next decision: FOMC meeting July 29-30, 2026. Source: Federal … Read more

US Inflation Sticks at 3.4% as Fed Holds Rates, GDP Growth Slows to 1.8%

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United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation measured 3.4% in May 2026, with core inflation at 3.6%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (June 2026). The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate at 5.25-5.50% at its June 2026 meeting, with its next decision on … Read more