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This event group tracks Argentina's monthly inflation rate for August 2026, comparing market resolutions across different platforms based on the official INDEC CPI report.
This is a market about the monthly variation of consumer prices in Argentina, before seasonal adjustment, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC) of Argentina. This market will resolve according to the monthly percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI / IPC) in August 2026 (Variación % mensual Total nacional), according to the monthly INDEC report. The resolution source for this market will be the INDEC Consumer Price Index report released for August 2026 (https://www.indec.gob.ar/), currently scheduled to be released on September 10, 2026. Resolution of this market will take place upon release of the aforementioned data. If no data for the specified month is released by the date the next month's data is scheduled to be released, this market will resolve based on data from the last available month. You can find this report by clicking on the "Precios al Consumidor" option on the home page of https://www.indec.gob.ar/, and searching the PDF for the figure under "Variación % mensual Total nacional". Note: the resolution source for this market will be the official monthly INDEC CPI (IPC) news release, which reports monthly inflation change to only one decimal point (e.g., 1.9%). Thus, this is the level of precision that will be used when resolving the market.
The event evaluates multiple sequential thresholds of Argentina's month-over-month inflation rate for August 2026. Each threshold represents a progressively higher inflation level, beginning at 1.4% and increasing in 0.2% increments up to 3.0%. If the reported inflation rate meets or exceeds any of these thresholds, the corresponding market resolves affirmatively. The structure allows participants to assess the probability of inflation reaching various levels, with higher thresholds indicating more severe price increases. All markets share the same measurement basis and resolution criteria, focusing solely on the numerical outcome for the specified month.
Currently, this market suggests a much higher probability of elevated inflation than many traditional analyst forecasts, reflecting trader concerns about Argentina's economic pressures. The gap highlights divergences between speculative sentiment and institutional projections, with implications for currency and bond markets. Monitoring updates from central bank policies or wage negotiations could narrow this disparity.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Differences arise because Polymarket and Kalshi attract distinct user bases and have unique liquidity conditions, leading to pricing variations. For instance, Polymarket currently favors Will Argentina's monthly inflation in August 2026 be between 1.5% and 1.7%? at 72.8%, while Kalshi leans toward Will Argentina inflation rate MoM for August 2026 be above 1.4%? at 93.0%. Local events, trading volumes, and risk appetites on each venue all contribute to the spread of 20.2.
This market resolves around Sep 17, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the official inflation figure is verified against credible public sources. The final percentage reported by Argentina’s statistical agency will set the result, closing all positions based on that authoritative number.