Spain’s CPI Hits 3.2% in June 2026, Running Hotter Than Eurozone Average

Spain CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: Spain’s CPI reached 3.2% in June 2026, above the eurozone average. Source: INE Spain, June 2026 Central bank rate: ECB deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with next decision on 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP growth: 0.7% in … Read more

China Inflation Holds at 0.8% in May 2026 as Deflation Risk Persists

China CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price inflation (CPI) stood at 0.8% in May 2026, signaling ongoing deflation risk, according to NBS China in June 2026. China’s benchmark 1-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) is 3.10%, with the next rate decision scheduled for 20 July 2026, per … Read more

Australia’s Inflation Stays Stubborn at 3.6%, RBA Holds Rates at 4.10%

Australia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: Australia CPI 3.6% in Q1 2026, still above RBA target. Source: ABS, April 2026 Central Bank Rate: 4.10% (held). Next decision: RBA 6 August 2026. Source: Reserve Bank of Australia GDP: 0.8% Q1 2026 quarterly. 2.3% (2025) annual. Focus: Mining … Read more

Canada CPI at 2.6% in May 2026 as Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 3.25%

Canada CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Canada’s annual inflation rate hit 2.6% in May 2026, according to Statistics Canada. The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 3.25% at its most recent decision, per the Bank of Canada. GDP grew at an annualized rate of … Read more

Japan Core Inflation Holds at 2.5% in May 2026, Well Above BoJ Target

Japan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Core CPI rose 2.5% in May 2026, above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target, according to Statistics Japan. The Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 0.50% at its latest meeting, with the next decision scheduled for July 30-31, 2026, … Read more

German Inflation Holds at 2.4% as ECB Rate Decision Looms

Germany CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Germany’s CPI inflation stood at 2.4% in June 2026, still above the ECB target, according to Destatis. The ECB’s deposit rate remains at 3.25%, with the next policy decision scheduled for July 24, 2026. GDP grew by just 0.2% in Q1 … Read more

Saudi Inflation Holds at 2.1% as Non-Oil Sector Drives 1.4% Quarterly GDP Growth

Key Takeaways Inflation at 2.1% in May 2026, moderate and stable, according to the General Authority for Statistics, June 2026. Central bank repo rate stands at 5.50%, with the next policy decision scheduled for 24 July 2026, per the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). GDP grew 1.4% in Q1 2026 compared to the previous quarter, and … Read more

Mexico Inflation at 4.2% in June 2026, Stays Above Central Bank Target

Mexico CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation hit 4.2% in June 2026, above Banxico’s 3% target. Source: INEGI, June 2026 Central bank rate stands at 9.25% with next decision on 14 August 2026. Source: Bank of Mexico (Banxico) GDP grew 1.1% in Q1 2026 quarterly, with manufacturing … Read more