News of inflation

Argentina eases 60% of June debt burden in local swap

22-06-2022 23:12 Economy Ministry exchanges 358 billion pesos (US$2.9 billion) in local securities due at the end of the month for new notes maturing later this year; Move reduces pressure on government to reach key rollover tender next week.

Argentina bonds drop to record as faster CPI swells debts

22-06-2022 17:32 Argentina’s sovereign bonds fell to a record low Wednesday, extending a two-week slump.

IMF will update Argentina inflation forecast in wake of Ukraine war

09-06-2022 16:44 OECD warns of risks to global growth, but improves forecast for Argentina’s economy to 3.6% growth this year.

Manzur tells senators: Inflation is Argentina’s ‘main problem’

02-06-2022 20:52 Eight-and-a-half months after taking office, Cabinet chief delivers first management report before Senate, warning that attempts to tackle price hikes will take some time.

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.

Brazil's Bolsonaro fires third Petrobras chief as fuel prices soar

24-05-2022 08:56 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro dismisses president of state oil giant Petrobras – who had been in the job for only 40 days.

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.

Central Bank raises key rate to 49% as inflation jumps

12-05-2022 20:19 Central Bank to raise interest rates for the fifth time this year in a bid to keep up with rising inflation.

Brazil hikes key interest rate 10th straight time

04-05-2022 21:13 Brazil's Central Bank raises key interest rate for the 10th straight time, trying to tame surging inflation that has proved tough to slow for policy makers.

Venezuelan migrants say it's 'time to go home'

04-05-2022 15:39 Some Venezuelan migrants are returning to their country due to an apparent resurgence of opportunities after going through eight years of recession and four years of hyperinflation.

US joins with 55 countries to promote free Internet

28-04-2022 09:32 Amid a rise in authoritarian governments such as Russia cracking down on access to digital information, the United States on Thursday will join with more than 50 countries in launching an initiative to protect an open, safe Internet.

IMF warns of significant risks facing Latin American growth

26-04-2022 10:05 Latin America and the Caribbean facing significant risks to growth, warns International Monetary Fund; Region's economy to grow 2.5% this year, with Argentina's GDP expected to improve 4%.

‘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.

Amid growing social unrest, inflation soars in Argentina

15-04-2022 00:58 INDEC data published just hours after protesters nationwide demand jobs, food and greater social aid.

Chile shifts to damage control with new pension proposal

12-04-2022 18:37 Finance Minister Mario Marcel says Chilean government will submit a bill that will allow a withdrawal from pension savings for specific purposes, such as paying utility bills, alimonies, past-due mortgages and for a first home.

Guzmán admits Argentina's March inflation figure will exceed 6%

12-04-2022 13:52 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán admits that March inflation figure will definitely be greater than six percent.

Argentina’s ‘war against inflation’ provokes unrest in ruling coalition

05-04-2022 12:26 Officials in the ruling Frente de Todos coalition disagree on the best strategy for tackling this crucial battle.

by Rosario Ayerdi

Economy misses fourth-quarter estimates, but has record year

24-03-2022 14:45 GDP rose 10.3% in 2021, the best performance since the series began in 2004, according to official data.

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.

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.