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Argentina’s July inflation hits 2.1%, core falls to 1.8%

8/14/2026

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INDEC reported Argentina's inflation rose to 2.1% in July 2026.
Core inflation fell to 1.8% in July, the first sub-2% reading since mid-2025.
Recreation and culture prices rose 5%, restaurants and hotels 2.8%, while clothing and footwear fell 1.3%, the first decline since August 2025.
Economists Eric Ritondale and Santiago Casas expect inflation to fall unevenly, with Casas projecting 2026 inflation near 30% and markets pricing August inflation at 1.9-2.0%.

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INDEC reported Argentina's inflation rose to 2.1% in July 2026.
Core inflation fell to 1.8% in July, the first sub-2% reading since mid-2025.
Recreation and culture prices rose 5%, restaurants and hotels 2.8%, while clothing and footwear fell 1.3%, the first decline since August 2025.
Economists Eric Ritondale and Santiago Casas expect inflation to fall unevenly, with Casas projecting 2026 inflation near 30% and markets pricing August inflation at 1.9-2.0%.