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Global rising cost of living and food inflation

Overview

Reports indicate rising costs for essential goods and services are impacting households across several regions. In Argentina, data shows significant increases in the cost of child-rearing and basic necessities. In Jujuy, a family of five requires approximately $1.65 million pesos to remain above the poverty line. Subsequent data from Rosario indicates that the Basic Food Basket (CBA) rose by 8% in August, contributing to a year-on-year increase in the Total Basic Basket (CBT) of 39.9%. Recent updates from the Universidad Nacional de Rosario show that for a family of four with their own home, approximately $1,778,233 ARS was required in August to stay above the poverty line. The CBT has seen a 33% rise so far in 2026, with food spending outpacing other goods and services.

In Argentina, rising prices for food and beverages threaten to stall the recent disinflation process. While August inflation reached a 14-month low of 1.7%, private consultants warn of an acceleration in September. Analytica projects a 2% monthly CPI, driven by a 1.8% weekly increase in food and beverages, while LCG reported a 1.4% increase during the third week of September. EconViews estimates a 1.9% increase. Some economists have warned that the contraction in activity could lead to a technical recession.

Economic volatility is compounded by a contraction in activity. Official INDEC data reveals that in July, monthly economic activity (EMAE) fell by 2.9% compared to June, marking its largest monthly decline since the pandemic. This decline was particularly notable in the manufacturing, construction, and wholesale and retail trade sectors. Economy Minister Luis Caputo attributed this to transient shocks, including gas shortages, weather-related disruptions, and reduced working hours due to the World Cup. Additionally, reports indicate a substantial loss of formal private sector jobs since late 2023.

Entities

INDEC · INEGI · Central American Monetary Council · Dirección provincial de Estadística y Censos · Argentina

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  • "LCG reported a 1.4% increase in food and beverages during the third week of September." crprensa.com · lapioneradeclorinda.com

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    "Analytica projects September's CPI will reach 2% due to a 1.8% weekly increase in food and beverages." crprensa.com · lapioneradeclorinda.com

    Analytica claims a 1.8% weekly increase in food and beverages, whereas LCG reports a 1.4% increase for the same period.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 59 sources
    Argentina economic activity falls 2.9% in July amid inflation concerns

    Argentina's economic activity fell 2.9% in July, signaling a potential technical recession. Private consultancies also warn of rising September inflation driven by increasing food and beverage costs.

  2. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Rising basic basket costs impact households in Argentina and Mexico

    Rising costs for basic food and essential goods are driving up poverty lines in Rosario, Argentina, and Tamaulipas, Mexico, as food inflation outpaces general price increases.

  3. 12 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
    Global economic shifts impact food costs and social assistance

    Global reports highlight rising costs of living, including food inflation in Mexico and Argentina, and new US federal adjustments to SNAP benefits and healthcare reimbursements.

Sources

2001online.com · adnoticias.mx · adnsureste.info · argentina.indymedia.org · barilochedigital.com · batimes.com.ar · carlosmartinhuerta.com.mx · carmeloportal.com · combonoticias.com · crprensa.com · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · diagonales.com · diario.mx · diarioelheraldo.cl · diarioevolucion.com.mx · diariolavozdelchaco.com · eanews.com · economia3.com · elagrocorrentino.com.ar · elciudadanoweb.com · elcomercioonline.com.ar · elcorresponsalweb.com.ar · eldiariodemadryn.com · eleconomista.com.ar · elfinanciero.com.mx · elintransigente.com · elpaisdiario.com.ar · elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar · encuentroradiotv.com · esnoticiatdf.com · estosdias.com.mx · federalaldia.com.ar · firmas.mx · frenteacano.com.ar · frontenet.com · hoydia.com.ar · imprensapublica.com.br · independiente.com.py · kijiji.ca · labandadiario.com.ar · laopinion.com · lapioneradeclorinda.com · latercera.com · laventanasanrafael.com.ar · laverdadonline.com · lineapolitica.com · loshechosempresariales.org · massinformacion.com.mx

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