Argentina beef prices to rise 10% by year-end after six-month plateau

Argentine beef prices, which have been flat for six months, are expected to increase 10% by end-2026, according to consultant Víctor Tonelli. September saw only a 0.5% rise, and cumulative 2026 beef inflation of 15.6% trails overall inflation of 21.3% through August, suggesting a catch-up rather than a spike. The forecast signals renewed food-price pressure in an economy already facing high inflation.