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Argentina Inflation Forecast Above 2% for November as Food and Regulated Prices Push Up

Economists say further easing hinges on exchange‑rate stability, with the official CPI due on Dec. 11.

Overview

  • Private trackers and the Central Bank’s REM point to a 2.3%–2.5% monthly CPI for November, marking a third consecutive reading above 2%.
  • Most projections place 2025 inflation near 30%—about 30.4% in the REM—after a midyear reacceleration from the May low.
  • Analysts cite sharp meat increases, adjustments to electricity, gas and transport, and Cyber Monday effects as the main drivers, with some estimates reaching 3% or higher.
  • Consensus anticipates monthly CPI could slip below 2% in early 2026 if the currency stays calm and demand for pesos strengthens, under tight fiscal and monetary policy.
  • The government plans a Dec. 10 dollar bond sale (BONAR 2029N, 6.5% coupon, local law) to refinance debt without drawing down Central Bank reserves.