North America

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

🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago Unemployment Rises to 5.4% as Inflation Cools to 0.6%

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🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The jobless rate increased to 5.4%, according to the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago on October 1, 2026. Headline inflation slowed sharply to 0.6%, also reported by the Central Bank on October 1, 2026. ICRA forecasts rising … Read more

🇯🇲 Jamaica Raises Policy Rate to 6% as Unemployment Edges Up and Credit Rating Holds Steady

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🇯🇲 Jamaica CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways S&P Global affirmed Jamaica’s credit rating on September 21, 2026, signaling continued fiscal stability (Source: Jamaica Observer). The Bank of Jamaica raised its policy rate to 6% on September 28, 2026, to counter external war and weather risks (Source: Jamaica … Read more

🇩🇴 ICRA Forecasts Rising CPI Inflation in Dominican Republic as Food Pressures Mount

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🇩🇴 Dominican Republic CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways ICRA forecasts rising Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for August 2026, citing intensifying food pressures expected to continue into September (Traders Union, September 14, 2026). Dutch unemployment holds steady while welfare claims rise, a regional trend that may influence … Read more

🇵🇦 Panama’s Fiscal Strength Holds Steady as Copper Mine Restart Looms and Inflation Pressures Build

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🇵🇦 Panama CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways S&P Global Ratings affirmed Panama’s ‘BBB-/A-3’ sovereign ratings on September 22, citing continued fiscal progress and stability (Investing.com Australia). The National Bank of Panama is monitoring rising consumer price pressures, with ICRA forecasting higher CPI inflation for August 2026 and … Read more

🇨🇷 Costa Rica Unemployment Falls to 7.0% as Inflation Pressures Mount in September

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🇨🇷 Costa Rica CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Costa Rica’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.0% in the second quarter of 2026, according to tradingview.com on September 17, 2026. The ICRA forecasts rising Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for August 2026, with intensifying food price pressures expected in … Read more

🇲🇽 Mexico August CPI Rises 3.26% Year-on-Year, First Acceleration in Five Months Pushes Rate Cuts Further Out

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🇲🇽 Mexico CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Mexico’s August Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.26% year-on-year, marking the first acceleration in five months according to finance.biggo.com on September 10, 2026. CPI inflation reached 4.82% year-on-year in August, driven primarily by food prices as reported by indiagazette.com on … Read more

🇨🇦 Canada’s August Inflation Holds Steady at 3% as Shelter and Travel Costs Push Prices Higher

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🇨🇦 Canada CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation remained at 3.0% year-over-year in August, matching expectations (Forbes, 2026-09-14). The Consumer Price Index data released by Statistics Canada confirmed the steady pace of price increases (Forex Factory, 2026-09-14). Rising costs for travel and shelter were key drivers … Read more

🇺🇸 US Inflation Persists in August, Raising Odds of Federal Reserve Rate Hike

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🇺🇸 United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation remained elevated in August 2026, keeping pressure on the Federal Reserve to consider raising interest rates (CNBC, September 11, 2026). The New York Times reported that persistent price increases are forcing policymakers to weigh further monetary tightening against … Read more

🇻🇨 SVG Economy Faces Inflation Pressures as Regional Neighbors See Labor Gains

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🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways OECD updated consumer price data for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on September 8, 2026, highlighting ongoing inflation monitoring (Source: OECD, 8 September 2026). KPMG reported on September 11, 2026, that the “drumbeat of inflation gets … Read more

🇹🇩 Chad Reports CFAF 33.3 Billion Deficit in Q1 2026 as S&P Affirms Credit Ratings

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🇹🇩 Chad CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Chad recorded a budget deficit of CFAF 33.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to Africa24 TV on September 12, 2026. S&P Global Ratings affirmed Chad’s credit ratings at B-/B on September 11, 2026, citing solid growth and … Read more