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Argentina's inflation slowed for the second straight month in May, with consumer prices rising 2.1% last month compared with April, and S&P Global upgraded Argentina's sovereign credit rating.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Who
President Javier Milei, Economy Minister Luis Caputo, S&P Global, Manuel Adorni
What
Argentina's inflation slowed for the second straight month in May, with consumer prices rising 2.1% last month compared with April, and S&P Global upgraded Argentina's sovereign credit rating.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:21:31 GMT · 2h 4m ago
Where
Buenos Aires, Argentina ·
Why
Economic data showed a deceleration in price increases and success in meeting debt repayments, providing positive news for the government's economic policies.
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The slowing inflation and credit rating upgrade offer a boost to President Milei's economic agenda, aiming to stabilize the crisis-prone economy and attract global capital, despite ongoing challenges with high annual inflation, rising unemployment, and recent corruption scandals.

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    Argentina's inflation slowed for the second straight month in May, with consumer prices rising 2.1% compared with April, marking the lowest monthly level in eight months.
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    Argentina's inflation slowed for the second straight month in May, with consumer prices rising 2.1% compared with April, marking the lowest monthly level in eight months.
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    Argentina's inflation slowed for the second straight month in May, with consumer prices rising 2.1% last month compared with April.
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    Argentina's inflation slowed for the second straight month in May, with consumer prices rising 2.1% last month compared with April, and S&P Global upgraded Argentina's sovereign credit rating.
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    Argentina's inflation slowed for the second straight month in May, with consumer prices rising 2.1% last month compared with April.
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    Argentina’s inflation slowed for the second straight month in May, economic data released Thursday showed.
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    Argentina recorded slower inflation in May for the second month in a row, with a rate of 2.1%, which was below analyst forecasts.
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