Bottom Line Up Front
Today’s verdict: Argentina face England tonight for a place in Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain, the region’s last team standing — as Argentina’s June inflation confirms a fall below 2% and Peru’s president-elect collects her credentials.
Tonight’s semi-final. England play Argentina in Atlanta, with a place in Sunday’s final against Spain on the line. Argentina are Latin America’s last team in the tournament.
Argentina’s inflation eases. June came in at 1.9 percent, the first reading below 2 percent since August, though analysts still see a weaker peso by year-end.
Peru’s transition. President-elect Keiko Fujimori collects her credentials today, the first woman elected to the office by direct vote. The handover is July 28.
