Argentina October inflation 2.2%, 2.4% under revised INDEC methodology

Argentina's October inflation came in at 2.2% under the current INDEC methodology, but would have been 2.4% under a revised index that the government postponed, which was promoted by Marco Lavagna and tied to IMF commitments. The discrepancy stems from a higher weight for utility bills in household spending. The delay in adopting the new methodology suggests the government is prioritizing lower reported inflation figures, potentially affecting credibility with the IMF and market expectations.

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