Argentina - Kadar inflasi (Bulanan)

The monthly inflation rate in Argentina climbed to 4.3 percent in November 2019 from 3.3 percent in the previous month. Prices increased further for food & non-alcoholic beverages (5.3 percent from 2.5 percent in October); transport (4.6 percent from 3.5 percent); recreation & culture (3.4 percent from 2.0 percent); restaurants & hotels (3.3 percent from 2.5 percent), and miscellaneous goods & services (4.9 percent from 3.8 percent). In contrast, cost slowed for housing & utilities (1.5 percent from 1.9 percent); clothing & footwear (4.4 percent from 4.7 percent), and furnishings & household equipment (0.6 percent from 8.1 percent). In the Great Buenos Aires region, prices rose 4.1 percent (vs 3.2 percent in October). On an annual basis, the inflation rate in Argentina rose to 52.1 percent from 50.5 percent in the prior month.

The monthly inflation rate in Argentina declined to 3.3 percent in October 2019 from 5.9 percent in the previous month, well below market expectations of 4.1 percent. Prices slowed for food & non-alcoholic beverages (2.5 percent from 5.7 percent in September); transport (3.5 percent from 4.7 percent); housing & utilities (1.9 percent from 2 percent); clothing & footwear (4.7 percent from 9.5 percent); recreation & culture (2 percent from 7.6 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (3.8 percent from 8.2 percent); and restaurants & hotels (2.5 percent from 5.2 percent). In contrast, cost advanced further for furnishings & household equipment (8.1 percent from 7.4 percent). In the Great Buenos Aires region, prices rose 3.2 percent (vs 5.8 percent in September). On an annual basis, the inflation rate in Argentina fell to 50.5 percent from 53.5 percent in the prior month.

The monthly inflation rate in Argentina jumped to 5.9 percent in September 2019 from 4.0 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate in a year, amid currency depreciation due to macroeconomic instability. Prices advanced further for food & non-alcoholic beverages (5.7 percent vs 4.5 percent in August); transport (4.7 percent vs 4.0 percent); clothing & footwear (9.5 percent vs 3.1 percent); recreation & culture (7.6 percent vs 4.2 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (8.2 percent vs 4.4 percent); restaurants & hotels (5.2 percent vs 3.6 percent), and furnishings & household equipment (7.4 percent vs 6.1 percent). In contrast, cost slowed for housing & utilities (2.0 percent vs 2.1 percent). In the Great Buenos Aires region, prices climbed 5.8 percent. On an annual basis, prices in Argentina increased by 53.5 percent.

The monthly inflation rate in Argentina jumped to 4.0 percent in August 2019 from 2.2 percent in the previous month. It was a 5-month high, as currency depreciation amid increasing macroeconomic instability nudged prices higher for: food & non-alcoholic beverages (4.5 percent vs 2.3 percent in July); transport (4.0 percent vs 1.1 percent); clothing & footwear (3.1 percent vs 0.3 percent); recreation & culture (4.2 percent vs 3.9 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (4.4 percent vs 2.7 percent); restaurants & hotels (3.6 percent vs 3.0 percent), and furnishings & household equipment (6.1 percent vs 2.5 percent). In contrast, inflation edged down for housing & utilities (2.1 percent vs 2.2 percent). In the Great Buenos Aires region, prices climbed 3.9 percent. On an annual basis, prices in Argentina increased by 54.5 percent.

The monthly inflation rate in Argentina fell to 2.2 percent in July 2019 from 2.7 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation since May 2018 as prices rose at a slower pace for food & non-alcoholic beverages (2.3 percent vs 2.6 percent); housing & utilities (2.2 percent vs 2.7 percent); transport (1.1 percent vs 1.6 percent); clothing & footwear (0.3 percent vs 1.9 percent); and furnishings & household equipment (2.5 percent vs 3.4 percent). Meanwhile, inflation accelerated for recreation & culture (3.9 percent vs 3.7 percent); restaurants & hotels (3 percent vs 2.5 percent); and miscellaneous goods & services (2.7 percent vs 2.1 percent).

The monthly inflation rate in Argentina fell to 2.7 percent in June 2019 from 3.1 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation in six months, mostly due to slowdown in housing & utilities (2.7 percent vs 4.0 percent in May); transport (1.6 percent vs 3.5 percent); clothing & footwear (1.9 percent vs 3.4 percent); and health (3.6 percent vs 5.1 percent). On the other hand, cost of food & beverage increased 2.6 percent, faster than a 2.4 percent in May, boosted by double-digit inflation for yogurt and powdered milk. Also, liquor & tobacco inflation jumped to 2.7 percent from 2.2 percent. Prices in the Great Buenos Aires area eased to 2.6 percent from 3.0 percent in the prior month. On an annual basis, consumer prices advanced 55.8 percent, slowing from a 57.3 percent gain in May.