France CPI Hits 2.2% in June 2026, Nearing ECB Target as Growth Remains Tepid

France CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation fell to 2.2% in June 2026, approaching the ECB’s 2% target. Source: INSEE, June 2026 The ECB deposit rate stands at 3.25%, with the next policy decision on 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP grew 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in … Read more

Germany Inflation Holds at 2.4% in June, Keeping Pressure on ECB to Hold Rates at 3.25%

Germany CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: 2.4% in June 2026, still above ECB target. Source: Destatis, June 2026 Central Bank Rate: 3.25% (deposit rate). Next decision: ECB 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP: 0.2% quarterly growth in Q1 2026, but economy shrank 0.1% in … Read more

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

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

UK Inflation Holds at 2.8% in May 2026 as Services Prices Keep Pressure on Bank of England

United Kingdom CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation held at 2.8% in May 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), released 17 June 2026. Services inflation remained elevated at 3.7%, while goods inflation was 2.0%. Core CPI, which excludes volatile items, … Read more

Mexico Inflation Stays Hot at 4.2% as Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 9.25%

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, according to INEGI. The central bank rate stands at 9.25% (overnight), with the next decision on 14 August 2026, per Banxico. GDP grew 1.1% in Q1 2026 quarterly and 1.5% annually … Read more

South Africa Inflation Eases to 4.6% in May as Central Bank Holds Rates at 7.75%

South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation at 4.6% in May 2026, per StatsSA (June 2026). Central bank repo rate at 7.75%, next decision 11 July 2026, per South African Reserve Bank. GDP grew 0.3% in Q1 2026 quarterly, annual growth 0.6% in 2025, per StatsSA. … Read more

Spain’s inflation hits 3.2% in June 2026, outpacing eurozone as tourism fuels growth

Spain CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation at 3.2% in June 2026, above eurozone average. Source: INE Spain, June 2026 ECB deposit rate at 3.25%, next decision 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP grew 0.7% in Q1 2026 quarterly, and 3.2% for full year 2025. … Read more

India Inflation Holds at 4.7% in May 2026, Staying Inside RBI Target Band

India CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price inflation stood at 4.7% in May 2026, within the Reserve Bank of India’s 2-6% tolerance band (Source: Ministry of Statistics, June 2026). The RBI’s benchmark repo rate is 6.00%, with the next policy decision scheduled for 7 August 2026 … Read more

Dutch Inflation at 2.8% in June 2026 Still Runs Above ECB Target as Economy Grows 0.4%

Netherlands CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation: CPI at 2.8% in June 2026, above the ECB’s 2% target. Source: CBS, June 2026 Central bank rate: 3.25% (deposit rate). Next decision: ECB 24 July 2026. Source: European Central Bank GDP: 0.4% quarterly in Q1 2026; 1.9% annual for … Read more