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Argentine economy explained clearly
Official INDEC and BCRA data with practical context for professionals, students, and decision-makers.
Key indicators
Official INDEC, BCRA data and Dollar Blue, updated daily at 5:00 PM
Current macro snapshot
Source: Macroeconomic Aggregates (GDP) – Table 4, INDEC Selected activities sum 80% of the added value. See GDP activity breakdown →
CPI — INDEC, April 2026. You need +35.8% TNA to beat inflation with a fixed-term deposit.
See full CPI history →Official dollar: $1417. The gap measures how much more expensive the blue dollar is vs. the official rate — a key stress indicator.
Historical and blue dollar chart →Below USD 10B the BCRA has very limited capacity to intervene. Track the trend — the direction matters as much as the level.
Reserves trend →Gaps above 40% have historically preceded forced devaluations. See how today's gap compares to every crisis since 2016.
Gap history since 2016 →Tools
Cumulative Inflation Calculator
Compute restatement indices and cumulative inflation for any period under RT 59. Uses official INDEC indices.
Open calculator →AI accounting assistant
Ask questions about Argentine accounting regulations. Specialized in RT 59 standard (NUA).
Ask a question →Purchasing power comparison
Compare the real value of any amount between two periods using official INDEC CPI data.
Compare periods →Frequently asked questions
What is the current inflation in Argentina?
The inflation for April 2026 was 2.6% monthly according to INDEC.
How to calculate cumulative inflation?
Use the inflation calculator. Enter start and end dates, and get the cumulative inflation percentage and FACPCE coefficient instantly.
How much is the blue dollar today?
The blue dollar is trading at $1430 today. You can see the historical evolution of the dollar in our updated charts.
What is RT 59?
Technical Resolution No. 59 is the Unified Argentine Accounting Standard. Within it, the issue of inflation is addressed in the section "Expression of Financial Statements in Closing Currency in an Inflationary Context (Inflation Adjustment of Financial Statements)."
Is ContableIA free to use?
Yes, all tools are 100% free: inflation calculator, economic charts and AI consultant. They do not require registration and have no usage limits.
More questions about the Argentine economy
What is the exchange rate gap and why does it matter?
The exchange rate gap measures the percentage difference between the informal dollar (blue) and the official dollar. A gap above 40% historically signals exchange‑rate stress. View exchange rate gap chart →
What do BCRA gross reserves indicate?
Gross international reserves reflect the BCRA's capacity to intervene in the foreign exchange market. Below USD 10 billion, intervention capacity is very limited. See reserves evolution →
How are money supply and inflation related?
When the money supply (M3) grows faster than the economy, it tends to generate inflation. The chart 'M3 and CPI' lets you compare both variables over time. View M3 vs. CPI chart →
What is pass‑through and how is it measured?
The pass‑through effect measures how much of a devaluation is transferred to consumer prices. The chart 'Devaluation vs. Inflation' compares both variables. View pass‑through chart →
What is EMAE and what does it tell us?
EMAE is the Monthly Estimator of Economic Activity, a timely indicator of GDP evolution. It is published by INDEC and helps anticipate economic cycles. View EMAE chart →
How can I interpret the BCRA balance sheet?
The BCRA balance sheet shows its assets (reserves, securities) and liabilities (monetary base, sterilization instruments). The stacked charts help visualise its composition. View BCRA balance charts →
What is inflation? All economic actors are affected
As by definition, inflation refers to a broad rise in the prices of goods and services across the economy over time, eroding purchasing power for both consumers and businesses.
From the side of consumer, inflation is the gradual loss of purchasing power, reflected in a broad rise in prices for goods and services.
Companies also lose purchasing power, and risk seeing their margins decline, when prices increase for inputs used in production.
For the government, money creation is an economic policy tool through which it redistributes income. But if the money supply grows faster than overall economic growth, inflation will occur.
People with lower-income level have a higher marginal propensity to consume, hence, this group is the most affected by inflation.
For accountants, it implies more work, in order to make the information more clear to the public:
The restatement of information in homogeneous currency is essential to decision making and control, and mandatory in hyperinflationary contexts, according to
IAS 29,
from IASB - International Accounting Standards Board and
IPSAS 10
— Financial Reporting in Hyperinflacionary Economies from IPSAS -International Public Sector Accounting Standard, both standards to which Argentina has adhered.
Currently, their application is mandatory in Argentina because the country meets the hyperinflationary criteria defined in IAS 29.
ContableIA is an independent platform focused on inflation, accounting, and economic analysis in Argentina, designed for professionals, students, and decision-makers.