Argentina’s Inflation Nightmare

I’m Ben Holland, a senior editor in Washington. Today we’re looking at the political consequences of Argentina’s runaway inflation. Send us feedback and tips to ecodaily@bloomberg.net or get in touch on X (formerly known as Twitter) via @economics. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so here.

Inflation has caused political havoc in plenty of countries over the past couple of years. But Argentina, where consumer prices are rising at an annual pace above 116% ahead of a crucial vote this weekend, is on a whole different level.