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Argentina's Middle Class Collapses: Over Half of Population Now Low-Income

A new report reveals that more than 50% of Argentine households now belong to the low-income class.

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As of 2026-09-03 17:00 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
The combined low-income segments (poor and non-poor) exceed the total population of all middle and upper-class strata combined. [1][4][5] Rod Emmerson argues that New Zealand political parties are delivering good politics but failing to deliver good policies in the lead-up to the election. [2] The average net income for Argentine families reached $2,800,000, yet 78% of households earn below this amount. [3] Rod Emmerson asserts that the National party's plan to cap council rate increases at 4% is good politics but disastrous policy. [6][7][8]
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  1. A report by consultancy W published by NA states that more than 50% of Argentine households belong to the low-income class, which combines the poor and non-poor segments. · Perfil
  2. Rod Emmerson argues that New Zealand political parties are delivering good politics but failing to deliver good policies in the lead-up to the election. · The New Zealand Herald
  3. The average net income for Argentine families reached $2,800,000, yet 78% of households earn below this amount. · Perfil
  4. The combined low-income segments (poor and non-poor) exceed the total population of all middle and upper-class strata combined. · Perfil
  5. The low-income class comprises 22% of the population living in poverty with an average household salary of $1 million, and 30% of the population classified as non-poor low-income. · Perfil
  6. Rod Emmerson asserts that the National party's plan to cap council rate increases at 4% is good politics but disastrous policy. · The New Zealand Herald
  7. Rod Emmerson claims that the National party's plan to cancel the fuel excise tax is part of their disastrous policy approach. · The New Zealand Herald
  8. Rod Emmerson states that the Labour party's me-too promise of a three-year cut to fuel tax is equally disastrous policy. · The New Zealand Herald
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