Argentina Inflation Beats Forecasts at 2.9% as Iran War Adds Pressure
Key Points — Argentina’s monthly inflation held at 2.9% in February, above the 2.8% Bloomberg consensus, marking nine consecutive months without a decline — Annual inflation accelerated to 33.1% from 32.4%, driven by utility rate hikes and food prices, widening the gap with Milei’s budget target of 10.1% for all of 2026 — The Iran […] The post Argentina Inflation Beats Forecasts at 2.9% as Iran War Adds Pressure appeared first on The Rio Times.
Key Points — Argentina’s monthly inflation held at 2.9% in February, above the 2.8% Bloomberg consensus, marking nine consecutive months without a decline — Annual inflation accelerated to 33.1% from 32.4%, driven by utility rate hikes and food prices, widening the gap with Milei’s budget target of 10.1% for all of 2026 — The Iran […]
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