North America

US, Canada, and Mexico economic data: CPI, Fed rate decisions, GDP, and trade indicators.

🇭🇳 Honduras Expands BPO Sector as ibex Plans 400 New Jobs by End of 2026

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🇭🇳 Honduras CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways ibex Honduras currently employs ~1,200 agents and plans to add 400 more jobs by year-end 2026 — Stock Titan, August 10, 2026. ibex CEO met with Honduras President Nasry Asfura to discuss growth, investment, and ongoing partnership — The Manila … Read more

🇬🇹 Guatemala Inflation Ticks Up in July as Energy Investment Reaches $126 Million

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🇬🇹 Guatemala CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation picked up in July from the prior month, according to FocusEconomics data reported on 2026-08-10. Cox launched a new $126 million energy project in Guatemala, as reported by The Corner .eu on 2026-08-12. The project marks a significant private-sector … Read more

🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago Inflation Cools in July, But Labour Market Report Flags Structural Weakness

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🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways July CPI cooled, but not enough to derail hawks, according to kpmg.com on 2026-08-12. July CPI eased, but energy risks linger, per The Conference Board on 2026-08-12. T&T labour market is stable, but the economy remains structurally weak, … Read more

🇩🇴 Remittances Top US$7.3 Billion as Dominican Republic’s Economy Rebounds, IMF Flags Tax Gap Worth 3% of GDP

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🇩🇴 Dominican Republic CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Remittances grew 6.4% and exceeded US$7.3 billion through July 2026, per De Último Minuto (Aug. 9, 2026). IMF flags persistent ITBIS compliance gap that could unlock 3% of GDP if addressed, per Devdiscourse (Aug. 11, 2026). Dollar inflows continue … Read more

🇨🇷 Costa Rica’s Inflation Stays Below Zero for Third Straight Month, Pressuring Central Bank

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🇨🇷 Costa Rica CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Costa Rica’s consumer prices fell again in August 2026, keeping inflation below zero, according to The Tico Times on August 7, 2026. A Costa Rican diplomat has emerged as a strong contender to become the first female head of … Read more

🇨🇦 Canada’s GDP Rebound Gives Bank of Canada Room to Hold Rates Steady

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🇨🇦 Canada CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways BMO lifted its 2026 Canada GDP growth estimate after strong Q2 trade data (marketscreener.com, Aug. 5, 2026). Canada’s GDP rebound gives the Bank of Canada room to hold rates steady (Wealth Professional, Aug. 4, 2026). Canada’s economy is described as … Read more

🇺🇸 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

🇻🇨 Delta Ends St. Vincent Flights: Tourism Revenue at Risk as Air Access Shrinks

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🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Delta Air Lines ended flights to St. Vincent and the Grenadines as of August 3, 2026, according to eTurboNews. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) sets monetary policy for the country, which uses the Eastern Caribbean … Read more

🇸🇿 Eswatini Growth to Slow in 2026 After Strong 2025 Performance, IMF Says

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🇸🇿 Eswatini CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways IMF concluded its 2026 Article IV Mission in Eswatini on August 5, 2026 (Mirage News). Economic growth is projected to slow after a strong 2025 performance, according to the IMF (Channel Africa, August 5, 2026). Eswatini is currently ranked among … Read more

🇰🇵 North Korea Unveils New Five-Year Economic Plan as Recovery Transitions to Development

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🇰🇵 North Korea CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways North Korea has launched a new Five-Year Economic Plan focused on transitioning “from recovery to development,” according to 38 North reporting on 2026-08-04. The plan marks a strategic shift in economic priorities for the country, per 38 North’s analysis … Read more