🇺🇦 EBRD Slashes Ukraine Growth Forecast to 1.5% Amid Escalating Attacks

🇺🇦 Ukraine CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Ukraine from 2.2% to 1.5% on September 24, 2026. The State Statistics Service of Ukraine reduced its own economic growth estimate by half in a … Read more

🇭🇺 Hungary’s Inflation Holds Steady as Central Bank Weighs Rate Cuts Amid 1.8% Growth Forecast

🇭🇺 Hungary CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Hungary’s inflation rate remains a focal point for investors, with long-term data tracked by Statista showing trends from 2017 through 2026 (Statista, September 9, 2026). The Hungarian National Bank is unlikely to cut interest rates immediately despite low inflation readings, … Read more

🇷🇴 EBRD Forecasts Romania Economy to Shrink 0.2% in 2026 as Inflation Hits 3.2%

🇷🇴 Romania CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects Romania’s economy to contract by 0.2% in 2026, citing persistent downside risks (Source: EBRD/Agerpres, September 24, 2026). Annual inflation in the euro area reached 3.2%, a benchmark that influences regional price … Read more

🇨🇿 Czech Republic Faces Fiscal Risks as Inflation Data and EDP Warning Loom in 2026

🇨🇿 Czech Republic CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Czech National Bank Governor warns the country risks entering an Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) by 2028 due to fiscal policy gaps. Source: Zprávy Kurzy.cz, September 16, 2026. The National Budget Council issued an opinion on general government finances, … Read more

🇮🇪 Ireland’s CPI Inflation Jumps to 3.7% in August as GDP Growth Triggers Euro Zone Upgrade

🇮🇪 Ireland CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Irish annual CPI inflation increased to 3.7% in August, according to TradingView data from September 10, 2026. A spike in Irish Gross Domestic Product (GDP) triggered a growth upgrade for the entire euro zone, reported by The Irish Times on … Read more

🇵🇹 Portugal Faces Rising CPI Pressures as Euro Area Inflation Hits 3.2%

🇵🇹 Portugal CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Euro area annual inflation rose to 3.2% in September 2026, according to the European Commission. ICRA forecasts rising Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for August 2026 with intensifying food pressures in September. OECD updated consumer price data for Portugal on … Read more

🇬🇷 Greece Inflation Hits 3.8% in August as Energy Costs Surge Ahead of Euro Area Trend

🇬🇷 Greece CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Greece’s annual inflation rate climbed to 3.8% in August, driven by soaring energy costs (tovima.com, September 9, 2026). The Bank of Greece forecasts that inflation will reach 3.5% for the full year 2026 before easing (Bank of Greece via ProtoThema … Read more

🇫🇮 Finland Eyes Higher Growth and Lower Unemployment as AI Investment Surges

🇫🇮 Finland CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Bank of Finland forecasts higher economic growth and lower unemployment for the country (Reuters, 14 September 2026). Google announced a massive two-year €13 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure to deepen its commitment to Finland (Google Cloud Press Corner, … Read more

🇩🇰 Denmark’s Economy Defies Global Turmoil With 4% GDP Growth Forecast

🇩🇰 Denmark CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Denmark’s central bank forecasts 4% GDP growth for 2026, driven by the pharmaceutical industry (marketscreener.com, 2026-09-23). The Danish economy is described as resilient against global economic shocks and turmoil (TradingView, 2026-09-23). Danmarks Nationalbank highlights interest rate increases alongside high risk … Read more

🇦🇹 Austria’s Q2 GDP Slips as Inflation Pressures Persist Amid Subdued Growth

🇦🇹 Austria CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Austria’s second-quarter GDP slipped, with momentum remaining subdued according to FXStreet reporting on September 18, 2026. The Oesterreichische Nationalbank cut its economic growth forecast for the current year, signaling lower expectations for domestic demand, reported on September 12, 2026. Inflation … Read more