Bottom Line Up Front
Today’s verdict: Argentina’s June inflation publishes today and is expected below 2% for the first time in nearly a year, a milestone in its disinflation — as the World Cup semi-finals begin and Colombia’s inauguration-venue fight heads to Congress.
Argentina’s inflation test. June’s figure, out today, is expected at 1.8 to 1.9 percent, the first sub-2% reading since last August. It would mark real progress, even as the market still sees a weaker peso by year-end.
The World Cup semis. France play Spain tonight and England meet Argentina tomorrow, the region’s last team. The final is Sunday.
Costa Rica’s airport e-gates. San José is rolling out automated immigration gates this month, starting with Costa Ricans. Foreign travelers with chip passports are expected in a later phase, with no date set.
