UCEMA economist sees Argentina inflation falling to 1.5-1.6%, urges stability for credit

José Dapena, finance director at UCEMA, expressed optimism that Argentine inflation will decline to 1.5-1.6%, arguing that greater price stability is needed to spur credit and employment. He acknowledged the recovery has not reached all sectors, signaling uneven economic progress. The statement is an expert forecast, not official data, and its market impact depends on corroboration by official statistics.