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Argentina Inflation Hits Eight-Month Low as Regional Pressures Ease

Argentina's inflation declined to its lowest level in eight months, marking a significant turnaround for the Milei administration. Price growth had surged in March amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, but the energy-driven spike has begun to moderate. Inflation pressures persist globally. The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years as policymakers grapple with broadening inflation beyond energy sectors. In the United States, producer prices climbed at their fastest pace since late 2022, reflecting ongoing fallout from the Iran war. Gold prices retreated to six-month lows as rising interest rate expectations dampened demand for the traditional inflation hedge. Argentina's inflation moderation suggests the worst of the external shock may be passing, though broader economic challenges remain.