Economy growing again but households still squeezed — last data snapshot before 2026 election

Infometrics' June 2026 monitor shows economic activity rose 2.6 percent in the quarter, with all 16 regions expanding — the last comprehensive readout before the 2026 election. But spending volumes fell 1.5 percent over the year, unemployment is rising, and the World Bank forecasts global growth slowing to 2.5 percent. The government cites recovery; the opposition cites cost of living and job losses.