🇸🇸 South Sudan Remains World’s Poorest, AfDB Urges Diversification Amid EAC Currency Push

🇸🇸 South Sudan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways South Sudan ranked as the poorest country in the world in Global Finance Magazine’s 2024 report, published July 27, 2026. The African Development Bank (AfDB) urged South Sudan to diversify its economy to withstand external shocks, per Radio Tamazuj … Read more

🇰🇵 North Korea Raises Livelihood Benefit as Economic Pressures Mount

🇰🇵 North Korea CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Livelihood benefit for a 4-person household rose to 2.2176 million won, reported by 조선일보 on July 28, 2026. Bank of Korea signals additional rate hikes to tame inflation, according to The Korea Times on July 29, 2026. Bank of … Read more

🇲🇼 Malawi remains among poorest globally as inflation eases but El Niño threat looms

🇲🇼 Malawi CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Malawi ranked among the poorest countries in the world in 2024, according to Global Finance Magazine (2026-07-27). Malawians made up 80% of 53,000 foreign nationals deported from South Africa, per IOL (2026-07-27). Inflation continues a gradual decline, but central bank … Read more

🇲🇪 Montenegro Faces Inflation Pressure as European Central Bank Signals Higher Rates

🇲🇪 Montenegro CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bank of Russia lowered its 2026 GDP forecast and raised its inflation outlook as of July 27, 2026, according to Межа. Новини України. Europe is on track for its worst wildfire year on record, with burned area reaching the size … Read more

🇲🇹 Malta’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 3.5% in June as Growth Debate Intensifies

🇲🇹 Malta CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Malta’s unemployment rate rose to 3.5% in June 2026, according to Lovin Malta (July 29, 2026). The Times of Malta (July 26, 2026) questioned the sustainability of Malta’s economic growth story. The Malta Independent Online (July 27, 2026) reported on … Read more

🇲🇰 North Macedonia Holds Rate Steady as Central Bank Signals Confidence in Electricity Export Push

🇲🇰 North Macedonia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Central bank held key policy rate at 4.25% on July 28, 2026, according to TradingView. Government sold 51.6 million euros of one-year T-bills on July 28, 2026, per SeeNews. Government also sold 2 million euros worth of three-year T-notes … Read more

🇲🇩 Moldova Faces Rising Unemployment, Record Consumer Debt, and Energy Alert

🇲🇩 Moldova CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Moldova’s unemployment rate is among the highest in the EU, according to a July 27, 2026 report from logos-pres.md. Consumer loans in Moldova are hitting record highs, as reported by logos-pres.md on July 27, 2026. Moldova declared a 30-day state … Read more

🇱🇺 Luxembourg Remains World’s Richest Nation, But Labour Market Shows New Strains

🇱🇺 Luxembourg CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Luxembourg ranked as the world’s richest country in 2024, according to Global Finance Magazine (July 27, 2026 report). The Luxembourg Times reported on July 28, 2026 that the country is seeing “more jobs, more unemployment,” a new dynamic in its … Read more

🇨🇺 Cuban State Economy Collapses as Sales Drop 29% and Profits Plunge 31%, ONEI Reports

🇨🇺 Cuba CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways State enterprise sales fell 29% and profits dropped 31%, according to the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI) on July 27, 2026. The informal market dollar stagnated while the euro rose slightly on July 28, 2026, per CiberCuba. New … Read more

🇧🇧 Barbados Unemployment Dips to 5.8% in June, Marking Economic Milestone

🇧🇧 Barbados CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Barbados unemployment rate fell to 5.8% in June 2026, according to the St. Catharines Standard report. Central Bank of Barbados monetary policy stance remains under review with next decision date pending. Barbados Statistical Service data provides the foundation for national … Read more