South America

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

🇦🇷 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

🇹🇴 Tonga Inflation and Unemployment Data Update: September 2026

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🇹🇴 Tonga CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways OECD consumer price data for Tonga was updated on 8 September 2026, reflecting current inflation trends (Source: OECD, Updated 8 September 2026). OECD unemployment rate statistics for Tonga were released in September 2026, providing the latest labor market snapshot (Source: … Read more