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🇦🇬 IMF Warns of Slower Growth and High Inflation for Antigua and Barbuda in 2026

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🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts slower economic growth for Antigua and Barbuda, citing headwinds from higher inflation (Antigua Observer Newspaper, October 15, 2026). Inflation is projected to remain among the highest in the Eastern Caribbean region, pressuring … Read more

🇦🇬 Global Rate Hikes Signal Tighter Financial Conditions for Eastern Caribbean Economy

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🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Japan’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, signaling a shift in global monetary policy (The Killeen Daily Herald, 2026-09-18). The Norway central bank also raised interest rates and indicated … Read more

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda Inflation Reaches 4.4% as Communication Costs Jump 23.1%

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🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Antigua and Barbuda’s inflation rate hit 4.4% as household costs climbed, according to Antigua News on September 10, 2026. Communication costs soared 23.1%, the sharpest single-category increase reported, per Antigua News on September 10, 2026. The OECD published … Read more

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda Launches Universal Free Education Amidst Creative Industry Push

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🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Antigua and Barbuda introduced universal free education in September 2026, a major shift in public spending priorities (Caribbean National Weekly, 2026-09-08). The government is actively seeking a bigger economic role for the creative industries to diversify revenue streams … Read more

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda Faces ‘Economic Recolonization’ Warning as Global Rates Stay High

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🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Prime Minister Browne warned powerful nations against “economic recolonization” on August 2, 2026, per Antigua News. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) sets monetary policy for Antigua and Barbuda, with the East Caribbean dollar (XCD) as currency. Global … Read more

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda CPI Inflation Slows More Than Expected to 3.5% in June

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🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways CPI inflation slowed to 3.5% in June 2026, according to Newsmax reporting on July 14, 2026. The June CPI reading “closes the door” for a July rate hike by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, per The Conference Board … Read more