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Inflation hit 2.9% in January, extending upward trend

10-02-2026 18:01 INDEC reports January inflation rate of 2.9%; Figure was released after resignation of Marco Lavagna as head of the statistics agency; Prices up 32.9% in last 12 months.

Government denies interference after INDEC chief’s departure

05-02-2026 21:49 Resignation of Marco Lavagna, head of the INDEC national statistics bureau, puts pressure on government and raises questions over measuring of inflation price hikes.

Argentina posts trade surplus for 2025, extending positive run

20-01-2026 17:58 Argentina recorded a surplus of US$11.3 billion last year, marking a second consecutive year in the black; Commercial balance made up of US$87.077 billion in exports versus US$75.791 billion in imports.

Inflation accelerated more than expected in December

13-01-2026 16:48 Inflation in Argentina accelerated more than expected and for a fourth straight month in December.

Two years of Milei in five economic and social indicators

09-12-2025 18:30 Two years into President Javier Milei’s government, a look at five key indicators and what they tell us about Argentina under the libertarian leader.

by Agustina Bordigoni

Economy grew 5% year-on-year in September, says INDEC

25-11-2025 21:41 Argentina's economy expanded more than expected in September, despite increased market turmoil caused by local and national midterm elections.

Economy dipped in second quarter, cutting rebound short

17-09-2025 22:57 Economists forecast revised growth for the year at 4.4%, according to the Central Bank’s most recent survey.

Inflation undershot forecast before Buenos Aires Province vote

10-09-2025 21:37 Monthly inflation climbed less than expected, rising 1.9% in August from July.

Milei celebrates as June inflation data hints at stabilistation

14-07-2025 20:02 Inflation last month only slightly up at 1.6%, barely up on last month; Consumer prices rose 15.1% in the first half of the year, up almost 40% over the last 12 months, INDEC reveals.

Monthly inflation in Argentina inches up but remains low

14-07-2025 19:49 June inflation came in at 1.6%, slightly up from May's 1.5%, which had been the lowest rate in five years, the INDEC national statistics bureau said.

INDEC reveals uptick in inflation: Prices up 3.7% in March

11-04-2025 16:25 Inflation soared in March, accelerating to 3.7% – a second straight monthly rise; Consumer prices up 55.9% over the past 12 months, by 8.6% so far this year.

Poverty falls sharply as prices cool under Milei

31-03-2025 17:02 About 38.1% of Argentines fell under the poverty line in the second half of last year, according to government data published Monday.

Data shows 185,000 jobs lost in Milei’s first 12 months

06-02-2025 08:42 More than 185,000 formal jobs were lost in the first 12 months of President Javier Milei’s government, with official data indicating that the recovery has yet to arrive.

Milei lowers peso crawling peg to 1% after inflation stabilises

14-01-2025 16:43 Monthly inflation continues to run near a four-year low, opening the door for first change to currency policy in more than a year. 

Headline figures from Milei government’s 2025 Budget

16-09-2024 12:17 Argentina’s Economy Ministry publishes its forecasts for the coming year: 5% growth, 1,207 pesos a dollar and 18.3% inflation.

Argentina posts slightly higher than expected August inflation

11-09-2024 17:01 Argentina’s monthly inflation rose slightly above expectations in August, representing a setback for President Javier Milei.

Inflation slowed to 4% in July, lowest monthly rate of Milei era

14-08-2024 17:02 Latest figure from INDEC national statistics bureau indicates consumer prices are continuing to slow, but annual rate remains at staggering 263.4%.

Argentina inflation snaps Milei’s five-month slowdown streak

12-07-2024 16:30 Argentina recorded the first monthly pick-up in inflation of the year, marking a slight reversal of the downward streak President Javier Milei has put in motion.

Inflation cools for fourth straight month

14-05-2024 17:00 Monthly inflation in Argentina slowed in April for the fourth straight month, dropping into single-digit territory for the first time in Javier Milei’s Presidency. 

Monthly inflation slows to single digit: 8.8% in April

14-05-2024 16:13 Inflation dropped below 9% in April, reveals INDEC; Boost for Milei government but cost of living still rose 65% in the first four months of the year and totals 289.4% over the last 12 months.