North America

US, Canada, and Mexico economic data: CPI, Fed rate decisions, GDP, and trade indicators.

🇺🇸 US Inflation Cools Slightly in July But Energy Costs Keep Prices Elevated, NYT Reports

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🇺🇸 United States CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways US inflation was “moderate” in July 2026, but energy prices remain elevated, according to The New York Times (August 16, 2026). US economic growth is “sideways” with “sticky inflation,” according to TD Securities analysis (August 17, 2026). Global debt … Read more

🇸🇨 Seychelles Female Labour Force Participation Jumps 5 Percentage Points in a Year

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🇸🇨 Seychelles CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Female labour force participation in Seychelles rose 5 percentage points in one year — Seychelles News Agency, 2026-08-18 Seychelles President Patrick Herminie arrived in Durban for the SADC Summit — Central News South Africa, 2026-08-16 SADC region is falling short … Read more

🇸🇿 Eswatini’s Labour Market Faces Regional Headwinds as Unemployment Data Sparks Regional Debate

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🇸🇿 Eswatini CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Eswatini’s unemployment situation was thrust into regional spotlight on August 14, 2026, when an Africa-wide unemployment rate map triggered social media reactions in South Africa, according to Briefly News. The Central Bank of Eswatini (CBE) serves as the nation’s monetary … Read more

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands Real GDP Growth Accelerates to 3.5%, Finance Minister Announces

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🇸🇧 Solomon Islands CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Real GDP growth reached 3.5%, as announced by Minister Lilo on August 14, 2026 (Solomon Star News). Growth figure reported for the Solomon Islands economy as of mid-2026. Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) is the monetary authority; policy … Read more

🇰🇵 North Korea’s Russia Support Yields Returns as WPI Inflation Pressures Build

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🇰🇵 North Korea CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways North Korea has profited from its support for Russia, according to a report from dw.com published August 13, 2026. India’s WPI inflation is expected to stay elevated in FY27 despite easing in July, with limited CPI pass-through, per a … Read more

🇳🇷 Nauru Unemployment Tracks Regional Trend as SA Official Rate Hits 33.6%

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🇳🇷 Nauru CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways South Africa’s official unemployment rate rose to 33.6%, as reported by infrastructurenews.co.za on 2026-08-13. Nauru uses the Australian dollar (AUD) as its official currency, per Economic Pulse context data. The Reserve Bank of Australia serves as the central bank for … Read more

🇲🇷 Mauritania Inflation Data Shows Price Pressures Easing Ahead of Central Bank Meeting

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🇲🇷 Mauritania CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Mauritania’s inflation rate trend is tracked through 2026 by Statista, with the Central Bank of Mauritania responsible for monetary policy. The national currency is the Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU), and the National Statistics Office compiles official economic data. Mauritania is not … Read more

🇲🇪 Montenegro Faces 5% Inflation as Eurozone Policy Shapes Economic Outlook

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🇲🇪 Montenegro CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Retail inflation in Montenegro is projected to average 5% in 2026-27, according to ICRA estimates reported by Traders Union on August 13, 2026. Montenegro uses the euro as its official currency but is not a member of the European Central … Read more

🇲🇹 Malta’s Film Industry Adds €1.2 Billion to Economy as Inflation Pressures Build

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🇲🇹 Malta CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Malta’s film industry generated €1.2 billion in economic impact, according to the Malta Film Commission (reported 2026-08-13). Retail inflation in Malta is estimated to average 5% in 2026-27, per ICRA via Traders Union (reported 2026-08-13). The European Central Bank sets … Read more

🇲🇰 North Macedonia Inflation Eases in July, But Energy Costs Threaten the Outlook

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🇲🇰 North Macedonia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways July CPI eased, but energy risks remain, according to The Conference Board (2026-08-12). Retail inflation is estimated to average 5% in 2026-27, per ICRA via Traders Union (2026-08-13). Headline inflation trend shows moderation, yet energy price volatility persists. Core … Read more