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Global economic trends and Argentine inflation and debt

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Global economic indicators in mid-2026 show varied trends. In North America, the United States experienced rising bond yields and a Consumer Price Index increase of 0.4% in August. In Mexico, industrial activity grew by 0.4% during the first seven months of 2026. In Europe, French industrial production fell in July, while Deutsche Bank predicted UK inflation would exceed forecasts due to gasoline prices. In Asia, BofA Securities maintained a 4.5% GDP growth forecast for China for 2026. In the United States, inflation rose in September as the annual Consumer Price Index reached 3.7%, up from 3.4% in August. This increase was largely driven by energy costs, with gasoline prices rising 9.1% in September and diesel prices increasing 70% since February. In Argentina, an analysis of the economic transition from November 2023 to October 2026 shows significant shifts. While annual inflation dropped from over 211% in 2023 to 33.4% by September 2026, and the country achieved sustained fiscal surpluses, the transition has incurred social costs. Registered private salaried employment fell by approximately 265,000 positions between November 2023 and July 2026, the number of employing companies decreased by 32,290, and labor informality rose to 45.0%. Economic distress is manifesting in scheduled price increases for November. In the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA), electricity tariffs will rise by 3.57% and natural gas tariffs by an average of 2.17% nationwide. To assist vulnerable households, the government is extending the Subsidios Energéticos Focalizados (SEF) program, maintaining a subsidized base of 200 kWh for electricity and providing discounts of 75% for electricity and 74.25% for gas for eligible users. Public transport costs will also rise, with AMBA bus and subway fares increasing by 3.9%. In the province of Buenos Aires, minimum bus fares for registered SUBE users are expected to exceed $1,260.

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