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🇧🇸 S&P Upgrades Bahamas Outlook as Debt Burden Declines and Fiscal Position Strengthens

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🇧🇸 The Bahamas CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways S&P Global Ratings sees the Bahamas debt burden declining as the fiscal position strengthens, citing improved revenue performance (Eye Witness News, 2026-09-29). The Central Bank of The Bahamas maintains oversight of the Bahamian dollar (BSD) amid global monetary shifts, … Read more

🇦🇬 Global Rate Hikes Signal Tighter Financial Conditions for Eastern Caribbean Economy

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🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Japan’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, signaling a shift in global monetary policy (The Killeen Daily Herald, 2026-09-18). The Norway central bank also raised interest rates and indicated … Read more

🇦🇱 Albania GDP Growth Eases to 3.61% in Q2 Amid Rising Food Inflation Pressures

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🇦🇱 Albania CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Albania’s annual GDP growth slowed to 3.61% in the second quarter of 2026, according to TradingView data released on September 30, 2026. The Institute for Statistics (ISTAT) and international partners project full-year 2026 GDP growth at 3.5%, as reported by … Read more

🇦🇲 Armenia’s Economy Surges 7.3% in First Eight Months of 2026 Amid Rising Inflation Pressures

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🇦🇲 Armenia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Economic activity expanded by 7.3% in the first eight months of 2026, according to streamlinefeed.co.ke on September 25. The Economic Development Board expects full-year GDP growth to reach 6% in 2026 due to high economic activity, as reported by armbanks.am … Read more

🇬🇪 Georgia’s Inflation Hits 5.6% in September as GDP Growth Slows to 6.3%

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🇬🇪 Georgia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation reached 5.6% in September 2026, according to trend.az (October 2, 2026). Food prices make up an estimated 36% of the Consumer Price Index basket, driving cost-of-living pressures, per trend.az (October 2, 2026). Education costs fell sharply by 12.5% … Read more

🇹🇯 Tajikistan’s Investment Surge Hits 18.4% as GBAO and Sughd Regions Lead Economic Expansion

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🇹🇯 Tajikistan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Tajikistan recorded an 18.4% growth in investment activity, highlighted by the Economic Development Ministry on September 19, 2026 (trend.az). The Sughd region attracted $12.6 billion in foreign investment, marking a significant influx of capital into the northern industrial hub (trend.az, … Read more

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan’s GDP Hits $15.9 Billion in First Eight Months of 2026 as Imports Reach $2.76B

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🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Kyrgyzstan’s GDP reached $15.9 billion in the first eight months of 2026, according to trend.az (October 1, 2026). Imports on an FOB basis totaled $2.76 billion in Q1 2026, highlighting strong external demand, per trend.az (October 2, 2026). The Tamchy … Read more

🇹🇲 Turkmenistan GDP Hits $77.4 Billion as Growth Accelerates to 6.3% in First Nine Months of 2026

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🇹🇲 Turkmenistan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Turkmenistan’s gross domestic product reached $77.4 billion, driven by strong investment activity, according to a government minister (trend.az, 2026-10-02). GDP growth stood at 6.3% for the first nine months of 2026, maintaining an upward trend from earlier in the year … Read more

🇸🇴 Somalia Faces 6.3% Inflation and 40% Revenue Drop as Global Conflicts Hit Local Economy

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🇸🇴 Somalia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation rises to 6.3%, driven by doubling fuel prices linked to Middle East tensions (FTL Somalia, 2026-09-21). Customs revenue falls sharply by 40% due to disruptions in the Hormuz Strait (Somalia Today, 2026-09-26). The Somali Shilling slips 1.2% against … Read more

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Opens $30m Textile Facility and First Gold Refinery Amid Regional Trade Push

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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Burkina Faso inaugurates a new $30 million textile facility to reduce clothing imports, reported by Yahoo Finance on September 21, 2026. President Traoré opens the country’s first gold refinery, marking a shift toward domestic value addition in the mining … Read more