### Summary
Inflation in Argentina has reached 113%, pushing 40% of the population into poverty, as the country faces an economic collapse that could see the far-right return to power under Javier Milei, a rock-singing former sex coach who has threatened to abolish the central bank.
### Facts
- 💸 Argentina is experiencing an economic collapse with annual inflation reaching 113%, its highest in over 30 years.
- 💰 Inflation has pushed 40% of the population into poverty as soaring prices outpace wages.
- 📉 The crisis escalated when the central bank raised interest rates to 118% to halt a sell-off in government bonds and the Argentine peso, which hit a record low against the dollar.
- ⬇️ Inflationary pressures forced officials to devalue the peso by 18% on Monday, which some economists believe may fuel further inflation, possibly reaching 150%.
- 🏛️ The far-right, led by Javier Milei, a rock-singing former sex coach, has gained popularity and threatens to abolish the central bank if they come to power.
- 🌎 This serves as a stark contrast to the inflation battle faced by the Bank of England, where inflation stands at 6.8% and interest rates have been raised to 5.25%.
Argentina is experiencing an economic collapse with annual inflation reaching 113%, pushing 40% of the population into poverty, and potentially leading to the return of the far-right under Javier Milei.
Argentina is facing the highest triple-digit inflation in over three decades, potentially reaching near 200% by year-end, which is causing increased poverty, anger among voters, and memories of past economic crises.
Consumer prices in the US rose 0.2% from the previous month, and 3.3% annually, indicating persistent high inflation and posing a challenge to the Federal Reserve's efforts to curb it; core prices, which exclude food and energy, also increased 0.2% from the previous month and 4.2% from the previous year.
Argentina's peso currency is at risk of another devaluation after the upcoming presidential election, with estimates suggesting a 16.6% devaluation in the three months following the vote.
The Consumer Price Index is expected to show an increase in inflation in August, with headline inflation rising to 3.6% and core inflation easing to 4.4%, but the market is accustomed to this trend and the Federal Reserve is unlikely to change its rates at the upcoming meeting.
Goldman Sachs predicts that the August consumer price index (CPI) will show a 3.58% annual increase, with a decline in used car prices, higher airfares and transportation prices, and stable shelter inflation.
U.S. consumer prices are expected to have increased the most in 14 months in August due to rising gasoline costs, while underlying inflation is forecasted to remain moderate, potentially prompting the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady.
Despite claims by the Biden administration and corporate media that inflation is decreasing, the latest consumer price index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Americans paid 3.7 percent more for basic consumer items in August compared to the previous year.
Argentina is facing skyrocketing inflation, with consumer prices soaring by 12.4 percent in August and an annual inflation rate of 124.4 percent, putting the ruling coalition on the defensive ahead of the upcoming presidential race.
Wholesale inflation in the US rose more than expected in August, with the producer price index increasing by 0.7%, the largest monthly gain since June 2022, counteracting recent data that suggested price increases had been slowing down.
August inflation rose to 3.7%, the highest month-to-month increase since June 2022, driven by rising gas prices, which accounted for over half of the rise, while prices for shelter and food remained elevated; however, the Federal Reserve's reaction to the data is uncertain as there are signs of prices moderating but also concerns over inflation remaining too high.
Israel's annual inflation increased to 4.1% in August, surpassing the central bank's target range of 1%-3%, as consumer prices rose by 0.5%, driven by increases in the cost of fresh vegetables, culture and entertainment, transportation, and housing.
Bitcoin's price in Argentine pesos has risen significantly, but due to high inflation rates in Argentina, it has not been a reliable store of value compared to the US dollar.
Inflation in Argentina has caused poverty levels to rise, with 40.1% of Argentines living in poverty, and the country is heading towards its sixth recession in a decade, leading to increasing despair ahead of the upcoming election.
The handwritten notebooks of a Buenos Aires barber chronicle the devastating impact of Argentina's 19,900% inflation over several decades, with current President Alberto Fernandez overseeing the fastest price rises in the past 30 years, driving up poverty rates and causing a decline in purchasing power.
The notebooks of a Buenos Aires barber chronicle 19,900% inflation in Argentina over three decades, with current President Alberto Fernandez experiencing the fastest price rises of any administration, creating a cost of living crisis and driving voters towards a right-wing radical.
Argentina's peso hits a historic low of 1000 pesos per US dollar on the black market as the country's inflation remains high and uncertainty ahead of the presidential elections increases demand for hard currency.
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