Bank stands pat: At its meeting on 31 July, the Central Bank (Banrep) held the policy interest rate at 12.00%...
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Colombia: Central Bank unexpectedly holds rates -
Dominican Republic: Central Bank leaves rates unchanged in July Bank extends its pause again: At its meeting on 31 July, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) decided... -
China: Manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMIs disappoint in July Latest reading: China’s official NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.0 in July from 50.2 in June, signaling a renewed contraction... -
Hong Kong: Economic growth decelerates in the second quarter of 2026 GDP reading: Hong Kong’s GDP increased 4.3% on a year-on-year basis in Q2, following a 5.9% expansion in the previous... -
Poland: Inflation accelerates in July from June Latest reading: Consumer prices were up 3.0% on a year-on-year basis in July, following a 2.5% increase in the prior... -
Kenya: Inflation rises in July from June Latest reading: Consumer prices increased 6.5% on a year-on-year basis in July, following a 6.4% rise in the previous month.... -
Serbia: Industrial production speeds up in June Latest reading: Industrial production rose 0.8% on a year-on-year basis in June, following 0.3% growth in the prior month. Relative... -
Costa Rica: Economic growth ebbs in the second quarter of 2026 GDP growth slows to over five-year low: According to a flash estimate, Costa Rica’s GDP grew 2.7% on a year-on-year... -
France: Economic sentiment improves in July Latest reading: Economic sentiment increased to 95.9 in July, following June’s 93.5. The latest reading was below the long-term average... -
Sweden: Economic sentiment increases in July Latest reading: Economic sentiment rose to 104.3 in July, following June’s 102.8. The latest reading was above the long-term average...