
Argentina’s inflation set to dip below 2% as Ghana and Indonesia face fresh price pressures
Divergent June inflation readings across emerging markets see Argentina nearing a disinflation milestone while fuel and service costs push up rates in Ghana and Indonesia.
Argentina’s monthly inflation is on track to fall below 2% for the first time in ten months, with private consultancies in Buenos Aires projecting a June print of 1.8–1.9%. The official data, to be released by the INDEC statistics agency on 14 July, would mark a third consecutive month of deceleration from 2.1% in May and the lowest reading since August 2025. The government spokesman cited estimates from the Fundación Libertad y Progreso, though the central bank’s own survey of market expectations still points to 2.1%, suggesting the breach of the 2% threshold is not yet fully priced in.
The disinflation in Argentina is attributed chiefly to easing food prices—particularly beef—alongside exchange-rate stability and a slower pace of tariff adjustments. Economist Santiago Casas cautioned that a lower inflation rate does not imply falling prices, only a slower rate of increase, and noted that the recovery in real wages remains uneven, especially for informal workers. In São Paulo, the IPC-Fipe index decelerated sharply to 0.18% month-on-month in June from 0.45% in May, with the 12-month rate edging up to 3.92% as the drag from transport costs reversed.
By contrast, Ghana’s annual inflation rose to 5.3% in June from 3.7% in May, driven by non-food items. Transport fares alone contributed 10.5% of the headline rate, while rents and secondary school fees added further pressure. Services inflation stood at 9.4%, though the month-on-month pace slowed to 0.2%. Indonesia also recorded an uptick, with annual inflation reaching 3.34%—near the upper bound of the central bank’s 2.5±1% target range—after the government adjusted non-subsidised fuel prices. Bank Indonesia said the increase was consistent with its expectations and that inflation would remain within the target band through 2027, supported by coordination with regional inflation-control teams.
The next factual milestone is the INDEC release on 14 July, which will confirm whether Argentina has broken the 2% floor. In Jakarta, the focus remains on administered price adjustments and global energy costs, while Accra will watch services inflation and regional disparities—the North East Region recorded 10.2% inflation, even as Bono East saw prices fall. The readings collectively show that disinflation is proceeding unevenly across emerging markets, with commodity and policy-driven price shocks creating localised divergences.
| Latin American press | +0.60 | aligned |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Saharan African press | −0.60 | critical |
| Southeast Asian press | −0.50 | critical |
The Argentine government claims success for its policy: inflation falls below 2%.
The figure is isolated and presented as definitive proof of effectiveness, omitting structural uncertainties and the possibility of a rebound.
Ghanaian citizens suffer from rising prices, while authorities struggle to contain inflation.
The narrative focuses on daily hardships and protests, creating a sense of urgency and pressure on the government.
Indonesian families are hit by inflation, while the government tries to respond with insufficient subsidies.
The narrative emphasizes the social impact and the slowness of official responses, creating a sense of urgency and demand for action.
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