Argentina: Monthly Inflation Rate Hits Six-Month High.

Argentina's monthly inflation rate rose to 2.2% in October 2026 from 1.9% in the prior month, marking a six-month high. Utilities recorded the largest price increase (4.2%), driven by higher gas prices. Recreation and culture followed, up 3.3%. Food and non-alcoholic beverages contributed the most to the monthly variation across most regions, rising 2% nationally. Prices also rose considerably for clothing and footwear (2.2%), healthcare (1.7%), transport (2.1%), communication (2%), and restaurants and hotels (1.7%). Seasonal prices rose 5.5% and regulated prices increased 2.9%. Core inflation eased to 1.5% from 1.7% in September. Year on year, Argentina's inflation eased slightly to 33.1% from 33.4%, missing estimates of 32.7%.