South America

Central bank policy, CPI, GDP, inflation, and economic trends across South American economies.

🇨🇱 Chile Unveils $1.3 Billion Stimulus as Inflation Pressures Mount and Growth Estimates Trimmed

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🇨🇱 Chile CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Chile announced a $1.3 billion plan to boost the economy and create jobs, reported by UPI on September 29, 2026. The Central Bank of Chile trimmed its GDP growth estimate again in September 2026, according to TradingView. ICRA forecasts rising … Read more

🇦🇷 Argentina’s August Inflation Hits 14-Month Low as GDP Contracts and Growth Forecasts Diverge

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🇦🇷 Argentina CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation slowed to a 14-month low in August, according to the Buenos Aires Times on September 10, 2026. The government submitted its 2027 budget bill to Congress, projecting 4% GDP growth for the next fiscal year (Reuters, September 15, 2026). … Read more

🇧🇷 Brazil Central Bank Cuts 2026 GDP Growth to 1.8% as Inflation Hits Target

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🇧🇷 Brazil CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.8%, citing financial strain and a slowing economy, according to Bloomberg on September 24, 2026. Headline inflation is now firmly inside the central bank’s target range, with … 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

🇻🇺 Vanuatu Inflation Risks and Fintech Growth Shape 2026 Economic Outlook

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🇻🇺 Vanuatu CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Societe Generale warns that inflation risks in the Asia-Pacific region, including Vanuatu, are tilting higher as of September 2026 (Source: Societe Generale via tmgm.com, 15 September 2026). The Asian Development Bank released its September 2026 economic forecasts for Asia and … Read more

🇻🇨 SVG Economy Faces Inflation Pressures as Regional Neighbors See Labor Gains

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🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways OECD updated consumer price data for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on September 8, 2026, highlighting ongoing inflation monitoring (Source: OECD, 8 September 2026). KPMG reported on September 11, 2026, that the “drumbeat of inflation gets … Read more

🇻🇦 Vatican City Economic Activity Linked to Global Central Bank Tightening Amid Energy Shocks

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🇻🇦 Vatican City CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Major central banks are on a tightening path due to an energy price shock, as reported by Reuters on September 18, 2026. August CPI data suggests the Federal Reserve may implement a hike in September, according to The Conference … Read more

🇹🇻 Tuvalu Faces Rising Costs as Global Inflation Pressures Mount Amidst Regional Climate Tensions

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🇹🇻 Tuvalu CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways OECD updated consumer price data for Tuvalu on 8 September 2026, highlighting ongoing inflationary trends in the Pacific region (OECD, 8 September 2026). Tuvalu’s minister highlighted concerns over Australia’s fossil fuel expansion, linking energy policy directly to national economic and … Read more

🇹🇳 Tunisia Inflation Hits 5.4% as Water Crisis Threatens Growth

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🇹🇳 Tunisia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Tunisia’s inflation rate reached a three-month high of 5.4% in September, according to TradingView (September 6, 2026). Fitch Ratings maintained Tunisia’s sovereign credit rating at “B-” despite a widening fiscal deficit and rising public debt (September 8-11, 2026). The World … Read more