Economy grows again but households still squeezed — last readout before 2026 election

Infometrics' June 2026 monitor shows activity rose 2.6 percent in the quarter, with all 16 regions expanding. But spending 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.