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OECD Cuts Growth Forecast; Weather Alerts Issued
OECD lowers Argentina's growth forecast; severe weather alerts impact logistics and agriculture.
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Regulation
Nothing significant reported today.
Disruption
Severe weather alerts issued for six provinces
The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional has issued severe weather alerts for six provinces in Argentina, with warnings for heavy rain, snow, and strong Zonda winds. According to La Gaceta, the alerts include orange and yellow warnings, with expected rainfall up to 100 millimeters and wind gusts exceeding 70 km/h. These conditions are likely to disrupt logistics and agricultural operations in the affected regions.
Impact Logistics and agriculture operations face disruptions due to severe weather in six provinces.
Sources: La Gaceta ↗, Cronica ↗
Internal tension
Nothing significant reported today.
Safety & health
Nothing significant reported today.
Companies
Nothing significant reported today.
Markets
Food prices drive September inflation to 2%
Inflation in Argentina for September is projected to reach 2%, driven primarily by rising food and beverage prices. Perfil.com reports that private estimates exceed the 1.8% forecast by the REM in late August. The increase in food prices is contributing to inflationary pressures, potentially affecting consumer spending and financial planning.
Impact Retailers and financial planners face challenges as food-driven inflation rises to 2% in September.
Sources: Perfil.com ↗, El dia ↗
Trade
Nothing significant reported today.
Politics
OECD cuts Argentina's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%
The OECD has reduced its growth forecast for Argentina in 2026 to 2.6%, citing mounting energy, inflation, and climate risks. According to Buenos Aires Times, the global economy is showing resilience despite Middle East tensions, but Argentina and much of Latin America face weaker forecasts. This adjustment reflects ongoing economic challenges in the region.
Impact Public-sector and finance sectors face increased pressure from reduced growth expectations.
Sources: Buenos Aires Times ↗
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