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US consumer prices rose 0.6% month-on-month in September 2026, accelerating from 0.4% in August, in line with expectations and marking the largest monthly increase since April. The energy index surged 5.2%, following a 2.1% rise in August, driven largely by a 9.1% jump in gasoline prices, which accounted for more than half of the overall CPI increase. Shelter costs rose 0.4%, up from 0.3% in August, while food prices were unchanged as higher dining-out costs offset falling grocery prices. Meanwhile, core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased 0.3%, exceeding expectations for a 0.2% rise.

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.

The CPI in Azerbaijan increased 0.9% month-over-month in September 2026, the most in eight months, following a 0.2% rise in August. Prices for food, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products went up 1.4%, with cost for buckwheat, beef, mutton and chicken, fresh and frozen fish, eggs, plums, peaches, chestnuts, greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet peppers, eggplant, green beans, carrots, onions and potatoes rising. Prices for non-food products increased 0.4%, led by clothing, paint, sawn wood, furniture, laptops and tablet computers while prices for jewelry decreased. Year-on-year, the CPI rose 5.5%, slightly less than 5.7% in August.

Consumer prices in Azerbaijan rose by 0.2% month-over-month in August 2026, rebounding from a 0.1% fall in the previous month. The recovery was largely driven by higher costs of food products, which increased by 0.3% after declining 0.4% in July, particularly for meat and fish goods. Non-food prices also rose (0.1% vs 0%), as higher costs of wallpaper, bricks, plasterboard, electrical equipment, personal hygiene products and jewelry outweighed lower prices of summer clothing, detergents and cleaning products, personal computers and tablets. Meanwhile, inflation remained steady for services at 0.2%, driven by increased prices for leisure tours and international passenger air transport services. On an annual basis, consumer prices rose by 5.7% in August, following a 5.8% gain in the preceding period.

US consumer prices rose 0.4% month-on-month in August 2026, accelerating from 0.1% in July and in line with expectations. It was the largest monthly increase in three months, driven primarily by a 3.9% surge in gasoline prices as crude prices rallied amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Shelter costs rose 0.3%, up from 0.1% in July, while food prices increased 0.1% for a second consecutive month. Communication, lodging away from home, airline fares, education, and used cars and trucks also contributed to the rise. Meanwhile, medical care and motor vehicle insurance costs declined. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.3% in August, above expectations for a 0.2% increase.

Argentina’s consumer price index rose 1.7% month-over-month in August 2026, easing from 2.1% in July, matching forecasts. Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels recorded the largest monthly increase at 2.8%, followed by education at 2.5%. Recreation and culture was unchanged, while clothing and footwear fell 0.6%. Food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to monthly inflation across regions, driven by higher prices for vegetables, tubers, legumes, fruit, bread and cereals. Regulated prices rose 2.2%, led by increases in electricity, gas, public transportation and private healthcare costs. Seasonal prices fell 0.9%, as declines in tour packages and clothing were partly offset by higher prices for vegetables, tubers, legumes and fruit. Year-to-date inflation reached 21.3%. Core CPI increased 1.8%.

Argentina’s consumer price index rose 2.1% month-over-month in July 2026, up from 1.9% in June and slightly above forecasts of 2.0%. Seasonal prices increased 4.5%, led by vegetables, tour packages and accommodation services, while regulated prices rose 2.1%, reflecting higher public transportation fares, private healthcare costs and electricity prices. Recreation and Culture recorded the largest monthly increase at 5.0%, driven by higher tour packages and cultural services, followed by Restaurants and Hotels at 2.8%. Across Greater Buenos Aires, the Northeast, Northwest, Pampas and Patagonia, Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages made the largest contribution to monthly inflation, driven by higher vegetable, dairy, bread and cereal prices. Core CPI rose 1.8%, driven by higher housing rents and cultural services, partly offset by a decline in building maintenance fees following the removal of a 20% surcharge included in June.

Azerbaijan’s consumer prices fell 0.1% month-on-month in July 2026, following a sharper 0.3% decline in June. The slower decline was reflected in food, alcoholic beverages and tobacco prices, which fell 0.4% after decreasing 0.7% in the previous month. Food prices alone declined 0.4%, compared with a 0.8% drop in June, mainly due to lower prices for vegetables and fruit, while egg prices increased. Meanwhile, non-food prices were unchanged after rising 0.1% in June, as higher prices for paint, passenger car spare parts and engine oils were offset by lower jewelry prices. Prices for paid services rose 0.3%, following a 0.1% rise in June, driven by higher apartment rents, domestic leisure tours and catering services. On an annual basis, consumer prices rose by 5.8% in July, the same pace as in the preceding period and still the highest reading since October last year.

The CPI in the US edged up 0.1% month-over-month in July 2026 as expected, rebounding from a 0.4% decline in June, which marked the first monthly drop since May 2020. The index for shelter rose 0.1%, accounting for roughly two-thirds of the monthly total increase. Food prices also were up 0.1% and other increases were seen for medical care (0.4%), airline fares (2.2%), communication (0.6%), education (0.5%), and recreation (0.2%). In contrast, gasoline prices decreased 2.9% and motor vehicle insurance was down 0.3%.

Azerbaijan's consumer prices fell 0.3% month-on-month in June 2026, reversing a 0.1% increase in May. The decline was primarily driven by a 0.7% drop in prices for food, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco, following a 0.1% decrease in the previous month. Food prices alone fell 0.8%, mainly reflecting lower prices for fresh fish, eggs, and fruit. Meanwhile, non-food prices rose 0.1% for a second consecutive month, supported by higher prices for furniture, motor oil, passenger cars, and mobile phones, although cheaper household appliances partly offset these increases. Services prices also edged up 0.1%, driven by higher costs for international air transport and domestic tour packages. On an annual basis, inflation accelerated to 5.8% in June from 5.6% in May, reaching its highest level in eight months.

Argentina's consumer price index rose 1.9% month-over-month in June 2026, easing from 2.1% in the previous month and matching market expectations. Seasonal prices increased 3.4%, reflecting higher prices for vegetables and tourism services, including airfares, hotels, and package holidays, partly offset by lower fruit prices. Regulated prices advanced 2.3%, led by electricity and public transportation. The largest monthly increase was recorded in recreation and culture, which rose 4.2% due to higher package holiday prices, followed by housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, up 3.3%. Communications (0.9%) and clothing and footwear (0.4%) posted the smallest increases. Core inflation rose 1.6%, driven by higher prices for bread and cereals, pharmaceuticals, and housing rents. On an annual basis, consumer prices increased 33.5%.

US consumer prices fell 0.4% month-over-month in June 2026, reversing May’s 0.5% rise and surpassing expectations of a 0.1% drop. This was the first monthly decline since May 2020 and the largest since April 2020, primarily due to a 5.7% drop in energy prices as crude prices fell from multi-year highs. Energy prices had previously risen 3.9% in May, 3.8% in April, and 10.9% in March. Additional downward pressure came from motor vehicle insurance, communication, apparel, medical care, and used cars and trucks. Food prices, however, rose 0.2%, with both food at home and away from home increasing equally. Other rising categories included recreation, household furnishings and operations, and personal care. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy, remained unchanged, below forecasts of a 0.2% rise.

Azerbaijan's monthly inflation eased to 0.1% in May 2026, slowing for a fourth consecutive month and marking the lowest level in ten months, down from 0.3% in April. Contributing to the slowdown was a cooling in food inflation, which declined by 0.1% after a 0.3% increase in the prior month, namely buckwheat, beef and mutton, sausage and cheese products. Inflation for alcoholic beverages stood at 0.2% and tobacco prices remained unchanged. Non-food products also moderated, increasing 0.1% following 0.2% increase, mainly for paint, plastic pipes, detergents and personal hygiene products. Meanwhile, paid services prices eased to 0.2% from 0.3%, despite price increases for international passenger transportation services by air. On an annual basis, consumer prices increased 5.6%, slightly up from 5.5% in April.

Argentina's consumer price index rose 2.1% month-over-month in May 2026, easing from a 2.6% increase in April and coming slightly below market expectations of 2.3%. Seasonal prices posted the largest gain, rising 3.5%, driven by higher vegetable prices despite a decline in fruit prices. Regulated prices increased 2.4%, reflecting higher fuel, electricity, and water costs, while core inflation rose 1.9%, supported by increases in restaurant and catering services and pharmaceutical products. Among major categories, communication recorded the strongest increase, up 3.4% due to higher telephone service charges, followed by education, which advanced 2.9%. The smallest increases were seen in alcoholic beverages and tobacco (0.8%) and clothing and footwear (0.3%). Year-on-year, the CPI increased 33.2%.

The CPI in the US rose 0.5% month-over-month in May 2026, slowing from a 0.6% rise in April and matching forecasts. Energy prices increased 3.9%, after rising 3.8% in April and 10.9% in March. The energy index accounted for over 60% of the monthly increase, amid the energy shock caused by the conflict with Iran. Gasoline soared 7% and fuel oil went up 3.8%. Meanwhile, prices also increased for shelter (0.3%) and food (0.2%). Other gains were seen in prices for communication (1.3%), airline fares (2.7%), medical care (0.3%), personal care (1%), and recreation (0.3%). Conversely, the indexes for motor vehicle insurance (-1.7%), household furnishings and operations (-0.6%), and new vehicles (-0.3%) decreased.

Azerbaijan’s monthly inflation slowed for a third consecutive month to 0.3% in April 2026, the lowest reading in five months, compared with 0.5% in March. The moderation was driven by a sharp slowdown in food, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco prices, which rose 0.3% after increasing 1% in the previous month. Non-food product prices edged up 0.2%, the same as in March, with increases in items such as cement, sawn timber, furniture, and detergents, while jewellery prices declined. Services inflation ticked up slightly to 0.3% from 0.2%, as higher costs for dental care and restaurant and café services were partly offset by lower prices for international air passenger transport. On an annual basis, consumer prices rose 5.5%, the weakest pace in four months, down from 5.6% in March.

Consumer prices in Argentina rose 2.6% month-over-month in April 2026, easing from 3.4% in March and remaining close to forecasts of 2.5%. Regulated prices posted the largest increase, rising 4.7% amid higher transportation and electricity costs. Core CPI advanced 2.3%, supported by increases in housing rents and related expenses, as well as restaurant and dining prices. Seasonal prices were unchanged, as higher clothing prices linked to the seasonal transition were offset by declines in tourism and fruit prices. Among major categories, transport recorded the strongest monthly increase, rising 4.4% due to higher fuel prices, followed by education with a 4.2% gain. Food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.5%) and recreation and culture (1.0%) posted the smallest increases. Year-to-date inflation reached 12.3%.

US consumer prices increased by 0.6% month-over-month in April 2026, matching market expectations and following a 0.9% surge in March, the largest since 2022. Energy prices jumped 3.8% in April, after a 10.9% spike the previous month, driven by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Shelter costs also rose by 0.6%, up from a 0.3% increase in March, while food prices climbed 0.5%, with food at home rising 0.7% and food away from home up 0.2%. Other indexes that increased in April included household furnishings and operations, airline fares, personal care, apparel, and education. Meanwhile, the indexes for new vehicles, communication, and medical care declined. The core rate, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.4%, the most since January 2025 and higher than the expected 0.3%.

Azerbaijan's monthly inflation rate ticked down to 0.5% in March 2026, the lowest since November 2025, from 0.6% in the preceding month. Prices cooled down for both food, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products (1% vs 1.1% in February) and non-food products (0.2% vs 0.3%). Meanwhile, services inflation stood at 0.2%, unchanged from the prior month. On a yearly basis, prices rose by 5.6%, down slightly from a 5.7% advance in the previous month.

Consumer prices in Argentina rose 3.4% month-on-month in March 2026, up from 2.9% in February, and above forecasts of 3%. Regulated prices led gains at 5.1% on adjustments to utilities, transport, and education tariffs, followed by core inflation at 3.2% and seasonal prices at 1.0%, with tourism and clothing seasonal changes offsetting declines in vegetable and fruit prices. Education posted the largest divisional increase at 12.1%, coinciding with the start of the school year, while transport rose 4.1% driven by fuel, public transport, and airfare increases. Food and non-alcoholic beverages had the largest regional impact, particularly meat and derivatives up 6.9% in the Greater Buenos Aires area. Miscellaneous goods and services posted the smallest gains at 1.7%, followed by home equipment and maintenance at 1.3%. Year-to-date inflation reached 9.4%.