INDEC to release October inflation data today: consulting firms anticipate an CPI close to 2%

The official statistics agency INDEC has released October’s inflation figures, whose outcome is crucial for determining whether inflation remains below the 2% monthly threshold or if its acceleration resurges. Private forecasting firms anticipate stable behavior, although with clear signs of resistance to further deceleration. This inflationary inertia persists due to relative price adjustments and high expectations, making it difficult for disinflation to continue at the same pace as in the first half of the year. The price structure presents structural challenges, particularly the impact of regulated and seasonal prices, which set a floor for overall price increases. Factors such as holidays and tourism, along with adjustments in public utilities and pharmaceuticals, drive inflationary pressure toward the end of the year. This dynamic suggests that the exchange rate anchoring strategy faces significant obstacles to achieving a sustained and substantial reduction in prices in the short term. This news is relevant to open data because public and immediate access to INDEC’s official figures enables citizen verification and independent analysis by experts. By comparing government data with private projections, transparency and scrutiny of economic policy are fostered. Moreover, the availability of detailed information by sector and region facilitates academic and journalistic research that monitors the real purchasing power of the population.

Source: mdzol.com
Published on 2026-11-13

INDEC to release October inflation data today: consulting firms anticipate an CPI close to 2%

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