News of hikes

Inflation to hit 100% by end of 2022, EcoGo says

07-09-2022 16:20 Economic consultancy firm EcoGo forecasts that inflation will hit 99.6% by the end of the year.

Inflation: Argentina’s interminable nightmare

25-08-2022 22:20 The international crisis has placed Argentina’s economy, once again, among the global leaders for inflation.

by Tristán Rodríguez Loredo

LIVING IN CRISIS

Nervous buying and price hikes in Argentina amid inflation fears

07-07-2022 23:49 Economic turmoil has provoked a wave of fear, triggering a surge in the value of the dollar on Argentina's parallel exchange markets and a sharp rise in prices.

INFLATION

Inflation bites, but high-end consumption is still on the rise

27-05-2022 00:23 Prices are rising by an average of 70% year-on-year and many popular purchases are collapsing, though tourism, theatres, gastronomy, cars and household appliance sales are in full swing.

BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS

Price control chief quits in latest sign of infighting

24-05-2022 09:41 Resignation of Domestic Trade Secretary Roberto Feletti is the latest sign of infighting over the government’s economic strategy as annual inflation approaches 60 percent.

PRICES SURGE IN REGION

Inflation a severe risk to Latin America's stability, warn analysts at Davos

24-05-2022 09:25 Inflation threatens the immediate future and political stability of Latin America, experts warn at event in Davos.

Marcha Federal Piquetera

Protesters demand jobs, better wages amid rampant inflation

12-05-2022 23:52 Tens of thousands of demonstrators from across the country descend on Buenos Aires for a massive rally, sparking traffic chaos in the capital.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Inflation continues to bite as INDEC reveals 6% jump in April

12-05-2022 23:44 Price increases totalled 23.1% in the first quarter, with prices hiked 58% over the last 12 months, according to official data.

PRICE HIKES

‘Inflation is paralysing Argentina’s economy,’ says IMF official

15-04-2022 01:10 Opposition critics let rip at government after damning INDEC data reveals extent of consumer price hikes.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

INDEC reveals prices jumped 6.7% in March

13-04-2022 16:08 Consumer prices in Argentina rose 6.7% in March – the highest monthly rate in nearly six years, official data reveals.

'WAR ON INFLATION'

President Fernández calls for extraordinary steps to tackle inflation

19-03-2022 19:09 Peronist leader says his ministers would start rolling out new measures immediately against inflation.

'WAR ON INFLATION'

President Fernández hails 'historic' congressional backing for IMF deal

18-03-2022 21:59 Peronist leader unveils his "war on inflation" as he vows to tackle runaway price increases in wake of agreement with International Monetary Fund.

'MARCH THE TERRIBLE'

Sense of dread grows in Argentina with difficult March ahead

18-02-2022 18:52 Crucial factors come into play next month. Soaring inflation, strained reserves, debate over the IMF deal and public-service tariffs are making March into a pressure cooker.