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🇰🇿 Kazakhstan’s Economy Expands 4.2% in First Nine Months of 2026 as Manufacturing Leads

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🇰🇿 Kazakhstan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 4.2% in the first nine months of 2026, driven by manufacturing and private investment (The Astana Times, 13 October 2026). The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has adjusted its full-year growth forecast for Kazakhstan to 4.4% for … Read more

🇦🇫 Afghanistan’s Economy Hits $16 Billion as World Bank Forecasts 4% Growth for 2026

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🇦🇫 Afghanistan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Afghanistan’s GDP reached $16 billion in 2026, according to the Economy Ministry (TOLOnews, October 10, 2026). The World Bank projects the Afghan economy will grow by 4% this year (TOLOnews, October 10, 2026). Consumer Price Index data for August 2026 … Read more

🇾🇪 Yemen’s Economy Faces Dual Pressures as Saudi War Costs Rise and IMF Approves Monitoring Program

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🇾🇪 Yemen CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Saudi Arabia launches a new anti-Houthi campaign in Yemen with US and Pakistan backing, raising the cost of conflict for regional economies (The Business Standard, 2026-10-03). The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves a Staff-Monitored Program for Yemen to support economic … Read more

🇱🇧 Lebanon’s Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens as Instability Weighs on Structural Economic Weaknesses

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🇱🇧 Lebanon CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Lebanon’s cost-of-living crisis deepens as ongoing instability adds to structural economic weaknesses (Nowlebanon, 7 October 2026). The OECD updated its consumer prices data for Lebanon on 6 October 2026, reflecting persistent inflationary pressures (OECD, 6 October 2026). The EBRD cut … Read more

🇯🇴 Jordan’s Inflation Hits 2.26% in First Nine Months as Growth Accelerates to 3%

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🇯🇴 Jordan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation rose 2.26 percent since the start of 2026, according to Fana News (2026-10-12). The inflation rate hit a three-month high, reported by TradingView (2026-10-12). The cumulative inflation for the first nine months stands at 2.26%, per the Jordan News … Read more

🇧🇭 Bahrain Fintech Sector Sees Surge as 60 Agreements Signed at Major Industry Event

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🇧🇭 Bahrain CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Over 60 strategic agreements were signed during the Fintech Forward 2026 event in Bahrain (Source: The Malaysian Reserve, 8 October 2026). The conference drew 2,900 participants from across the global financial technology sector (Source: The Malaysian Reserve, 8 October 2026). … Read more

🇴🇲 Oman GDP Surges 5.1% in Q2 as Inflation Holds Steady at 2.26%

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🇴🇲 Oman CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways GDP grew by 5.1% in the second quarter, driven by the oil sector (Oman Observer, Oct 12, 2026) Inflation remained low at 2.26% for the first nine months of the year (Fana News, Oct 12, 2026) The World Bank raised … Read more

🇰🇼 Kuwait’s Economy Shows Resilience With 2.8% Growth Forecast and Low Inflation

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🇰🇼 Kuwait CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways National Bank of Kuwait reports economic activity is recovering despite Gulf conflict pressures (Times Kuwait, Oct 2, 2026). Inflation reached 2.26% in the first nine months of the year (Fana News, Oct 12, 2026). The economy is set for 2.8% … Read more

🇶🇦 Qatar’s Non-Hydrocarbon Economy Grows 2.6% as Diversification Push Begins

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🇶🇦 Qatar CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon economy expanded by 2.6% in the second quarter of 2026, according to Fana News. Fitch Solutions reported on October 1 that Qatar’s growth outlook has weakened due to delays in a strategic Hormuz deal. The World Bank warned … Read more

🇮🇶 EBRD Cuts Iraq Growth Outlook as Currency Devaluation Sparks Political Debate

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🇮🇶 Iraq CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The EBRD cut its growth outlook for Iraq on September 24, 2026, citing war pressures in the region (Reuters). Iraq devalued its currency recently, a move that has faced opposition from some members of parliament (Al Jazeera, October 8, 2026). … Read more