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Argentina inflation trends and recessionary risks

Overview

In August 2026, Argentina’s National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) reported that monthly inflation slowed to 1.7%, the lowest monthly increase in 14 months. This deceleration follows a 2.1% rate recorded in July. The annual inflation rate stands at approximately 33.5%, while year-to-date inflation has reached 21.3%.

By late September 2026, economic indicators suggested deepening recessionary risks. Analyst Guillermo Oliveto noted that while high-growth sectors like agriculture, mining, and oil drive GDP, they have limited impact on total employment. Conversely, sectors comprising 44% of GDP—construction, commerce, and industry—are performing well below 2023 levels. Recent INDEC data confirms the economy contracted by 1.74% in August 2026 compared to August 2025, following a 2.8% contraction in July. This downturn was driven by significant drops in fishing (-15.7%), financial intermediation (-3.8%), and manufacturing (-3.2%).

The construction sector is facing a crisis, with a 4.4% year-on-year decline in August 2026. A report by the National University of La Plata (UNLP) further detailed that real estate and construction activity in 66 municipalities of the Buenos Aires province fell by 9.4% year-on-year during the second quarter of 2026, driven by a 20.1% reduction in real estate operations.

Argentina is approaching a technical recession, as the Monthly Estimator of Economic Activity (EMAE) fell 1.7% year-on-year in August. To avoid two consecutive quarters of decline, the economy requires a growth rate of approximately 2.8% to 3% in September. Despite a national public sector financial surplus in September, consumer confidence remains low, with 71% of citizens reporting a poor perception of the economy.

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INDEC · Javier Milei · Argentina · Luis Caputo · Politikon Chaco

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  1. [BUSINESS] 31 sources
    Argentina economy faces technical recession risk amid industrial decline

    Argentina faces a potential technical recession as economic activity stagnates, manufacturing contracts, and formal private employment continues a 14-month decline.

  2. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Argentina construction sector faces crisis amid sales slump

    Argentina's construction sector faces a crisis with material sales dropping significantly, while Banco Hipotecario extends loan terms for modular housing to aid accessibility.

  3. [BUSINESS] 81 sources
    Argentina economic activity falls 1.7% in August amid recession fears

    Argentina's economic activity fell 1.7% in August 2026, raising fears of a technical recession as consumption and industrial production continue to decline.

  4. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Real estate transactions decline in Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires Province

    Real estate deeds in the City of Buenos Aires fell 5.5% year-on-year in September, while the Province of Buenos Aires saw an 8% quarterly decline in property sales.

  5. [BUSINESS] 54 sources
    Argentina economic activity falls 1.7% in August

    Argentina's economic activity fell 1.7% year-on-year in August. While monthly figures showed a slight 0.1% rise, key sectors like manufacturing and trade declined, fueling recession concerns.

  6. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Argentina poll: 76% prefer higher incomes over inflation control

    An Argentine poll shows 76% of citizens prioritize income improvement over inflation control, as low wages become the nation's top concern amid stabilizing but low approval for President Milei.

  7. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Buenos Aires real estate and construction activity falls 9.4%

    Real estate and construction activity in 66 Buenos Aires municipalities fell 9.4% in Q2 2026, led by a 20.1% drop in real estate operations and significant declines in La Plata.

  8. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Argentina construction sector faces crisis and job losses

    Argentina's construction sector remains stagnant after a 25% drop in activity, resulting in 120,000 lost jobs and 2,000 company closures. Experts warn that state infrastructure investment is vital for recovery.

  9. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Argentina economic outlook: Dollar purchases and wage disparities

    Argentine Minister Luis Caputo reports monthly dollar purchases of $1.7 billion, while analysts highlight a widening wage gap between formal and informal workers amid inflation shifts.

  10. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Argentina unemployment rates show sharp regional disparities

    Universidad Austral reports divergent unemployment trends in Argentina: the agroindustrial Central Region rose to 10%, while the hydrocarbon-driven Southern Region fell to 2.5%.

  11. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Argentina investment slows due to electoral uncertainty

    AmCham Argentina CEO Alejandro Díaz warns that electoral uncertainty is stalling investments, despite progress in the government's economic direction, as country risk reaches yearly highs.

  12. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Argentina economy faces dollar inflation and slowing activity, warns expert

    Eco Go director Marina Dal Poggetto warns of dollar-denominated inflation and declining investment in Argentina, despite growth in energy, mining, and agriculture sectors.

  13. [BUSINESS] 56 sources
    Argentina economic trends show rising soybean prices and mixed fiscal results

    Argentina reports rising soybean prices to 3-year highs and record milk production, even as dairy profitability falls and VAT revenue declines for eleven straight months due to weak consumption.

  14. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Argentina reports divergent economic trends in Jujuy and national income data

    While Jujuy reports poverty rates 4.70% below Argentina's national average due to local subsidies and public works, national data shows rising inequality and a 2.9% decline in real income.

  15. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Buenos Aires real estate sales fall 11.3% amid mortgage rate competition

    Real estate sales in Buenos Aires fell 11.3% year-on-year in the second four-month period of 2026, despite banks lowering mortgage rates to 7.5% following government fund allocations.

  16. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Inflation rates and poverty thresholds vary across Argentine provinces

    August 2026 economic data shows Chaco's inflation (1.9%) exceeding Argentina's national average, while Mendoza recorded a lower rate of 1.5% amid rising poverty thresholds.

  17. [BUSINESS] 48 sources
    Argentina economy faces contraction with falling employment and business closures

    Argentina faces an economic contraction with a 3.9% drop in private employment since late 2023, over 30,000 business closures, and a continuous decline in private consumption and industrial activity.

  18. [BUSINESS] 364 sources
    Argentina inflation slows to 1.7% in August

    Argentina's August inflation slowed to 1.7%, the lowest in 14 months, though real wages and minimum pensions continue to face significant declines in purchasing power.

  19. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Argentina implements fiscal adjustments amid shifting provincial transfers

    Argentina faces significant fiscal adjustments, with national transfers to provinces dropping sharply. Meanwhile, Buenos Aires province is distributing $2.125 billion to municipalities for the Juegos Bonaerense

  20. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Argentina provincial funding sees drop in discretionary transfers

    Argentina's provincial funding saw stagnant automatic tax sharing and a 66.4% real drop in discretionary transfers in August, marking the lowest non-automatic transfer levels since 2005.

  21. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Argentina provincial transfers hit lowest level since 2005

    Argentina's discretionary transfers to provinces fell 66.4% in August, the lowest level since 2005, as the Milei administration intensifies fiscal cuts to maintain a surplus and combat inflation.

  22. [BUSINESS] 115 sources
    Argentina inflation projected to fall below 2% in August

    Argentina's August inflation is expected to drop below 2%, according to market projections and the Central Bank, signaling a continued deceleration following a slight uptick in July.

  23. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Argentina faces irregular disinflation and economic challenges

    Argentina faces a challenging and irregular disinflation process, with annual inflation projected to remain above 30% in 2026 despite fiscal balance achieved through significant spending cuts and wage liquidatí

  24. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Argentina inflation projections drop to between 1.6% and 1.9% for August

    Argentine private consultancies project August inflation will decelerate to between 1.6% and 1.9%, driven by lower food and beverage prices and reduced seasonal pressures.

  25. [BUSINESS] 114 sources
    Argentina inflation rises to 2.1% in July

    Argentina's July inflation rose to 2.1%, up from 1.9% in June, bringing the annual rate to 33.8%. Recreation and culture saw the highest increase at 5%, while clothing prices fell by 1.3%.

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