Market expectations for Argentina’s 2026 annual inflation center on the 30.0–34.9% range, reflecting the BCRA’s latest Relevamiento de Expectativas de Mercado survey that held steady at a 30% median projection. August CPI printed at 1.7% month-over-month and 33.5% year-over-year—the lowest monthly reading in 14 months—while analysts anticipate September near 1.9% ahead of the October 13 release. Year-to-date accumulation through August reached 21.3%, and forecasts for the final months assume monthly rates of 1.6–1.9% amid exchange-rate stability, contained regulated-price adjustments, and the central bank’s monetary framework. Risks remain tilted modestly higher due to seasonal factors and uneven economic activity, yet the consensus aligns closely with both private-economist and official budget baselines near 30%.