Argentina’s consumer price index rose 1.9% month-over-month in September 2026, up from 1.7% in August, and accumulated 23.6% year-to-date. Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels recorded the largest monthly increase at 3.1%, followed by education at 3.0%. Restaurants and hotels posted the smallest increase at 1.1%, while clothing and footwear rose 1.4%. Food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to monthly inflation across regions, except in Greater Buenos Aires, where housing and utilities had the greatest impact. Core CPI rose 1.7%, driven in part by higher prices for dining out and pharmaceutical products. Seasonal prices increased 2.9%, led by vegetables, tubers and legumes, while regulated prices rose 2.3%, reflecting higher gas, electricity and private healthcare costs.

Argentina Inflation Rises in September

The Ibovespa fell 1% to close at 206,887 on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in major banks, utilities and mining stocks. The Focus survey raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.22% from 5.01%, marking a fourth consecutive increase, while the Selic benchmark rate remained unchanged at 13.25%. The IMF also cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Brazil to 2.2% from 2.4%, citing a slowdown expected in 2026–2027 due to restrictive interest rates aimed at bringing inflation back to target, the withdrawal of fiscal stimulus and global uncertainty. Major banks declined, with Itaú falling 1.6% and Bradesco losing 1%. Utilities also retreated, with Axia down 1.6% and Sabesp shedding 3.1%. Mining stocks weakened as ample global supply, high Chinese inventories and lower shipping costs continued to weigh on iron ore prices. Vale fell 1.1%. In contrast, Petrobras gained 1.5% as oil prices rebounded.

Ibovespa Drops as Inflation Forecast Rises

The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.9% to close at 35,984 on Tuesday as Canadian bond yields stabilized. The pause in the recent rally that had pushed yields to multi-year highs supported credit-sensitive sectors such as banking. RBC rose 1.3%, TD Bank gained 2.2%, BMO advanced 1.3%, and Scotiabank and CIBC added 1.8% each. Energy producers also advanced as oil prices erased earlier losses. Canadian Natural jumped 4.8%, Suncor rose 3.7%, Imperial Oil gained 4.5% and Cenovus advanced 4.2%. In technology, Shopify and Constellation Software rose 3% each amid gains in US hyperscalers, while Celestica fell 1.7%, tracking losses among chipmakers. Elsewhere, CSG acquired a 9.5% stake in MDA Space, becoming its largest shareholder; MDA gained 1.1%. Miners declined as gold prices fell, with Barrick down 1.4% and Agnico Eagle and WPM shedding 2.1% each.

TSX Rises as Banks and Energy Stocks Advance

The Dow Jones Index fell 180 points or 0.35 percent on Tuesday to close at 51671 points. Leading the losses are J&J (-5.64%), Caterpillar (-3.38%) and Merck (-2.40%). Top gainers were Salesforce (1.75%), IBM (1.60%) and Visa (1.58%).

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Argentina Inflation Rises in September

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