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🇰🇷 South Korea’s Nominal GDP Surges 26% as OECD Raises Growth Forecast to 3.7%

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🇰🇷 South Korea CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways OECD raises South Korea’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.7%, marking the largest upgrade among G20 nations (Source: UPI, September 23, 2026). South Korea’s nominal GDP growth tops 26%, the highest pace in 47 years (Source: The Korea Herald, September … Read more

🇦🇺 Australia’s Economy Slows to 0.4% Growth as Cyclical Downturn Hits Households

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🇦🇺 Australia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways GDP rose by just 0.4% in Q2 2026, signaling a distinct cyclical slowdown (Fibre2Fashion, 2026-09-05). The Reserve Bank of Australia faces pressure to hike rates again while the IMF urges spending cuts (The Guardian, 2026-09-16). Household demand is curbing growth … Read more

🇨🇦 Canada’s August Inflation Holds Steady at 3% as Shelter and Travel Costs Push Prices Higher

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🇨🇦 Canada CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation remained at 3.0% year-over-year in August, matching expectations (Forbes, 2026-09-14). The Consumer Price Index data released by Statistics Canada confirmed the steady pace of price increases (Forex Factory, 2026-09-14). Rising costs for travel and shelter were key drivers … Read more

🇬🇧 UK Inflation and Monetary Policy Under Scrutiny as Brexit Effects Mature

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The UK faces ongoing inflationary pressures with economic indicators closely monitored by the House of Commons Library (September 16, 2026). The Bank of England is navigating interest rate decisions and monetary policy adjustments amid these shifts (House of Commons … Read more

🇯🇵 Japan Q2 GDP Revised Up to 1.4% as Wage Growth Supports BOJ Policy

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🇯🇵 Japan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Japan’s second-quarter GDP growth was revised upward to 1.4%, driven by stronger-than-expected capital spending, according to Japan Wire by Kyodo News on September 8. The Bank of Japan is maintaining its current monetary policy stance as core inflation remains near … Read more

🇫🇷 France’s Inflation Holds at 2.4% as Growth Forecasts Are Cut

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🇫🇷 France CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways France’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.7% month-over-month in August, with annual inflation settling at 2.4% (Fibre2Fashion, September 16, 2026). The European Commission reports that annual inflation across the entire euro area has climbed to 3.2% (European Commission, September 17, … Read more

🇨🇳 China’s August Inflation Rebounds as Energy Costs and AI Boom Reshape Price Dynamics

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🇨🇳 China CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer and wholesale inflation rebounded in August, signaling a shift from previous deflationary pressures (CNBC, 2026-09-08). Rising energy costs were the primary driver lifting both producer and consumer prices during the month (Reuters, 2026-09-09). Factory-gate price growth quickened significantly, fueled … Read more

🇺🇸 US Inflation Persists in August, Raising Odds of Federal Reserve Rate Hike

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🇺🇸 United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation remained elevated in August 2026, keeping pressure on the Federal Reserve to consider raising interest rates (CNBC, September 11, 2026). The New York Times reported that persistent price increases are forcing policymakers to weigh further monetary tightening against … Read more

🇽🇰 EBRD Cuts Kosovo 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.5% as Q2 Expansion Slows

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🇽🇰 Kosovo CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) lowered its 2026 economic growth projection for Kosovo to 3.5%, reported on September 24, 2026 (SeeNews). Kosovo’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.06% in the second quarter of 2026, according to … Read more

🇼🇸 Samoa’s Local Goods Prices Outpace Imports as IMF Reviews Economic Outlook

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🇼🇸 Samoa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Local goods prices are rising faster than imported goods, according to a report from the Samoa Observer on September 13, 2026. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2026 Article IV consultation with Samoa, signaling ongoing economic monitoring, per Mirage … Read more