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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka GDP Growth Holds at 4.2% in Q2 2026 Despite Oil Shock

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 4.2% in the second quarter of 2026, according to IMF data released on September 23, 2026. Fitch Ratings upgraded Sri Lanka’s sovereign credit rating to ‘B-’ with a stable outlook on September 22, 2026. … Read more

🇧🇩 ADB Cuts Bangladesh Growth Forecast to 4%, Warns of 9% Inflation in FY27

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🇧🇩 Bangladesh CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its GDP growth forecast for Bangladesh to 4% for the fiscal year 2027, citing rising costs and external pressures (The Daily Star, 2026-09-23). Inflation is projected to hit 9% in FY27, with fears … Read more

🇵🇰 Pakistan Inflation Likely to Hit 10.75% in September as ADB Maintains 3.7% Growth Forecast

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🇵🇰 Pakistan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Pakistan’s inflation is projected to reach 10.75% in September 2026, according to Pkrevenue.com (September 25, 2026). An alternative report from Profit by Pakistan Today suggests inflation may ease to 10% in the same month (September 22, 2026). The Asian Development … Read more

🇸🇬 Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 5% Amidst AI Boom and Semiconductor Push

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🇸🇬 Singapore CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Singapore’s 2026 GDP growth forecast has been raised to 5%, according to Moomoo CSOP SG Weekly on September 7, 2026. Twelve industries have already lost over 10,000 jobs in 2026, highlighting a sharp contrast in the labor market as reported … Read more

🇲🇾 Malaysia’s Inflation Holds at 1.9% in August as GDP Forecasts Rise to 5.5%

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🇲🇾 Malaysia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation rose 1.9% year-on-year in August 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), reported by Bernama on September 18, 2026. S&P Global raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Malaysia to 5.5%, citing strong domestic demand, as … Read more

🇵🇭 IMF and ADB Cut Philippines 2026 GDP Growth Forecasts to Around 3.3% Amid Global Headwinds

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🇵🇭 Philippines CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The International Monetary Fund projects Philippines’ growth will slow to 3.4% in 2026 due to cost pressures (IMF, Sept 26, 2026). The Asian Development Bank slashed its 2026 GDP forecast for the Philippines to 3.3%, down from 3.8% (ADB, Sept … Read more

🇻🇳 ADB Raises Vietnam 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 7.8%

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🇻🇳 Vietnam CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Asian Development Bank (ADB) lifted its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.8%, citing strong domestic demand and export resilience (Source: Theinvestor, 2026-09-24). Vietnam is projected to lead ASEAN GDP growth in both 2026 and 2027, outpacing the … Read more

🇹🇭 Thailand Inflation Hits 2.53% as Fuel and Food Costs Climb; Finance Minister Targets 2.5% Growth for 2027

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🇹🇭 Thailand CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation rose to 2.53% in August, driven by higher fuel and food prices, according to The Business Times (2026-09-07). Foreign tourist arrivals fell by 3.12% year-on-year in early 2026, signaling a slowdown in the tourism sector, per The Star … Read more

🇮🇩 Bank Indonesia Holds Rates at 5.75% as GDP Growth Targets Rise to 6% for 2027

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🇮🇩 Indonesia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Benchmark interest rate held steady at 5.75% on September 23, 2026 (Reuters). Growth target set at 4.9%–5.7% for 2026 with expectations to exceed 5.5% in the second half (TradingView, Sept 24). Government aims for 6% economic growth in 2027 according … Read more

🇷🇺 Russia’s Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 14% as Supermarket Prices Surge Ahead of 2027 Tax Hikes

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🇷🇺 Russia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Bank of Russia kept its key interest rate steady at 14.00% per annum on September 11, 2026 (Bank of Russia). Consumer prices in Russian supermarkets have risen sharply, with reports from September 23, 2026 highlighting significant cost increases for … Read more