News of february 2026

Argentina posted higher-than-expected inflation ahead of Iran war shock

12-03-2026 17:17 Monthly and annual inflation readings both came in higher than expected in February, before the war in Iran put upward pressure on oil prices.

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Utilities surge kept inflation at monthly 2.9% in February

12-03-2026 17:06 Prices up 5.9% since turn of the year, 33.1% over past year; Housing, utilities and fuels, food and non-alcoholic beverages, miscellaneous goods and services recorded highest increases last month.