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Caputo’s reaction to January inflation: “It will converge to international levels”

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The national official highlighted that the economic program maintains fiscal balance, strict control of the amount of money in circulation and the recapitalization of the Central Bank as its axes.From his perspective, “this will allow inflation to converge to international levels in our country for the first time in more than two decades.”

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The publication of the official CPI data occurred in the midst of controversy over the departure of Marco Lavagna from the organization.After his resignation, made official last week, the organization reported the suspension of the new calculation formula that was to be implemented in January.

The planned change included updating the 2004 consumption basket with a more recent one, corresponding to 2017/2018, which would have given greater weight to services compared to goods.The Government decided to postpone the modification and argued that it will be applied when the slowdown in prices is consolidated, a situation that they project for July or August.

Caputo maintained in public statements that the change should be applied once the disinflation process was completed and indicated that there were differences regarding the appropriate time to move forward with the update.Marco Lavagna, meanwhile, considered that the modification could already be ready for January.

Different analysts agreed that January inflation would have been slightly lower if the new methodology based on the 2017/2018 expenditure survey had been applied.

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Aiman Sohail
Aiman Sohail
Dr. Aiman Sohail is a seasoned journalist and geopolitical analyst with over a decade of experience covering global affairs, politics, and current events. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, followed by a Master’s in Political Science from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Driven by a passion for understanding global dynamics, she completed her PhD in International Security Studies at The University of London, focusing on South Asian geopolitics and conflict resolution. Sara began her career as a correspondent for The Express Tribune, covering domestic politics and economic developments. She later joined Geo News as a senior reporter, specializing in geopolitical affairs, foreign policy, and conflict analysis. Over the years, her articles have been featured in major national and international publications, including Dawn, The Diplomat, and Al Jazeera English, earning her recognition for insightful analysis and in-depth reporting. In addition to journalism, Sara frequently contributes to academic forums, think tanks, and panel discussions on international relations. Her expertise lies in South Asian security, diplomatic policy, and global political trends, making her one of Pakistan’s leading voices in contemporary geopolitics.

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