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Se reaviva la polémica por la inflación: el Gobierno admitió que hubiese superado el 3% con el nuevo IPC

Así lo confirmó Felipe Nuñez, director del Banco de Inversión y Comercio Exterior (BICE) y parte de la mesa chica de Luis Caputo. La diferencia radica fundamentalmente en el aumento de tarifas.

Mar 12, 2026 &03291212202631; 22:29 UTC www.ambito.com Trending 2/5

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Negative for markets

Sentiment score: -65/100

High impact Immediate effect (hours)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Argentine government official admits inflation would have exceeded 3% under new CPI methodology, primarily due to utility rate increases. This revelation reignites inflation debate and raises concerns about the true cost of living adjustments in Argentina's economy.

AI CONFIDENCE

75% High

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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GGAL

GGALStock

Expected to decline

Argentine financial sector exposed to inflation concerns and currency instability

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Euro / US Dollar

EURUSDCurrency

Expected to rise

Argentine peso weakness expected as inflation concerns mount

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MERV.BA

MERV.BAIndex

Expected to decline

Argentine equity market pressure from inflation and policy credibility concerns

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Reduce exposure to Argentine assets and consider hedging peso positions. Monitor central bank policy response and watch for broader emerging market contagion effects.

KEY SIGNALS

Hidden inflation above official targetsUtility rate increases driving cost pressuresGovernment credibility on inflation metrics questionedEmerging market currency weakness risk

SECTORS INVOLVED

Financial ServicesUtilitiesConsumer DiscretionaryEmerging Markets

Analysis generated on Mar 16, 2026 at 16:01 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Ambito Financiero. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Se reaviva la polémica por la inflación: el Gobierno admitió que hubiese superado el 3% con el nuevo IPC

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