South America

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

🇨🇴 Colombia GDP Growth Jumps to 3.5% in Q2, Setting Path for $632B Economy by 2030

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🇨🇴 Colombia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Colombian GDP growth accelerated to 3.5% in the second quarter of 2026, according to Bloomberg.com on August 18, 2026. IMF projections indicate Colombia aims to reach a GDP of US$632 billion by 2030, reported by ColombiaOne.com on September 3, 2026. … Read more

🇨🇱 Chile Q2 GDP Falls 0.2% as Storms Halt Copper Output and Investment Stalls

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🇨🇱 Chile CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Chile’s economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, according to FocusEconomics (August 18, 2026). Copper output was significantly reduced due to severe storms in the northern regions, as reported by Briefs Finance (August 31, 2026). Investment activity … Read more

🇦🇷 Argentina Economic Activity Jumps 2.7% in June, Defying First-Half Slump

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🇦🇷 Argentina CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Argentine economic activity rose 2.7% in June, exceeding market expectations, according to Reuters (August 20, 2026). INDEC data confirms the economy improved in June after an uneven first half of the year, per the Buenos Aires Times (August 20, 2026). … Read more

🇧🇷 Brazil Q2 Growth Beats Forecasts as Inflation Cools to 2024 Low

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🇧🇷 Brazil CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Brazil’s Q2 2026 GDP growth exceeded market forecasts, though analysts warn of a looming slowdown in domestic demand (Reuters, 2026-09-01). The IPCA-15 preliminary CPI indicator fell more than expected in July 2026, signaling a significant cooling in price pressures (TradingView, … Read more

🇽🇰 Kosovo Faces Global Rate Uncertainty as ECB Holds Steady

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🇽🇰 Kosovo CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Kosovo uses the euro, so ECB policy directly shapes local borrowing costs — the ECB’s next rate decision is pending, per European Central Bank (2026). Swiss Bankers forecast the SNB to hold interest rates through 2027 — Global Banking & … Read more

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico Labor Force Participation Rises as Debt Concerns Linger

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🇵🇷 Puerto Rico CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Labor force participation in Puerto Rico is rising, according to WJournalpr reporting from August 21, 2026. U.S. debt raises risks for Puerto Rico’s economy, per WJournalpr on August 21, 2026. State labor market data for July 2026 was released … Read more

🇵🇾 Paraguay’s July Inflation Eases, But Energy Costs Cast a Shadow Over Recovery

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🇵🇾 Paraguay CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways July CPI eased, according to The Conference Board on 2026-08-21, though specific rate not disclosed. Energy risks remain a live concern for price stability, per The Conference Board report dated 2026-08-21. Paraguay’s strategic position as a regional connector was highlighted … Read more

🇪🇨 Ecuador Inflation Eases in July, But Energy Risks Cloud 2026 Growth Outlook

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🇪🇨 Ecuador CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways July CPI eased, but energy risks linger, according to The Conference Board on August 21, 2026. ECLAC forecasts Ecuador’s economy to grow 4% GDP in 2026, per Dominican Today on August 22, 2026. ECLAC projects 4.4% GDP growth for Ecuador … Read more

🇺🇾 Uruguay Holds Interest Rates Steady as Inflation Runs Below Target

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🇺🇾 Uruguay CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Uruguay’s central bank held interest rates steady on August 18, 2026, with inflation below target, according to Bloomberg. Tether’s Bitcoin mining expansion in Uruguay unraveled over an energy dispute, as reported by mediaselangor.com on August 21, 2026. Vietnam and Uruguay … Read more

🇻🇪 Venezuela’s GDP Grows 7.14% in Q2, Marking 21 Consecutive Quarters of Expansion — While Dollarization Talks Intensify

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🇻🇪 Venezuela CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Venezuela’s GDP grew 7.14% in the second quarter of 2026, marking the 21st consecutive quarter of expansion, according to the Orinoco Tribune on August 20, 2026. Economist Steve Hanke, called a “money doctor,” estimates there is an 80% chance Venezuela … Read more