North America

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

🇲🇪 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

🇳🇮 Nicaragua Faces Cooling Growth as Regional Headwinds Weigh on Economy

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🇳🇮 Nicaragua CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Nicaragua’s economy remains heavily dependent on agriculture, remittances, and manufacturing, with no major new sectoral data released this week. Global financial conditions remain uncertain, with the RBI issuing draft guidelines on interest rate harmonisation for loans on 2026-08-13, though direct … Read more

🇭🇳 Honduras Expands BPO Sector as ibex Plans 400 New Jobs by End of 2026

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🇭🇳 Honduras CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways ibex Honduras currently employs ~1,200 agents and plans to add 400 more jobs by year-end 2026 — Stock Titan, August 10, 2026. ibex CEO met with Honduras President Nasry Asfura to discuss growth, investment, and ongoing partnership — The Manila … Read more

🇬🇹 Guatemala Inflation Ticks Up in July as Energy Investment Reaches $126 Million

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🇬🇹 Guatemala CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation picked up in July from the prior month, according to FocusEconomics data reported on 2026-08-10. Cox launched a new $126 million energy project in Guatemala, as reported by The Corner .eu on 2026-08-12. The project marks a significant private-sector … Read more

🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago Inflation Cools in July, But Labour Market Report Flags Structural Weakness

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🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways July CPI cooled, but not enough to derail hawks, according to kpmg.com on 2026-08-12. July CPI eased, but energy risks linger, per The Conference Board on 2026-08-12. T&T labour market is stable, but the economy remains structurally weak, … Read more

🇩🇴 Remittances Top US$7.3 Billion as Dominican Republic’s Economy Rebounds, IMF Flags Tax Gap Worth 3% of GDP

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🇩🇴 Dominican Republic CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Remittances grew 6.4% and exceeded US$7.3 billion through July 2026, per De Último Minuto (Aug. 9, 2026). IMF flags persistent ITBIS compliance gap that could unlock 3% of GDP if addressed, per Devdiscourse (Aug. 11, 2026). Dollar inflows continue … Read more

🇨🇷 Costa Rica’s Inflation Stays Below Zero for Third Straight Month, Pressuring Central Bank

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🇨🇷 Costa Rica CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Costa Rica’s consumer prices fell again in August 2026, keeping inflation below zero, according to The Tico Times on August 7, 2026. A Costa Rican diplomat has emerged as a strong contender to become the first female head of … Read more

🇨🇦 Canada’s GDP Rebound Gives Bank of Canada Room to Hold Rates Steady

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🇨🇦 Canada CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways BMO lifted its 2026 Canada GDP growth estimate after strong Q2 trade data (marketscreener.com, Aug. 5, 2026). Canada’s GDP rebound gives the Bank of Canada room to hold rates steady (Wealth Professional, Aug. 4, 2026). Canada’s economy is described as … Read more