Argentina asserts its re-entry into global markets through the issuance of peso-denominated bonds. Argentina’s government will issue a five-year bond denominated in pesos aimed at international investors who are permitted to purchase it in US dollars, a move the government celebrated as its return to global markets following a sovereign restructuring during the pandemic. On Monday, … Read more
Argentines are well aware of their historical context, having indulged in spending sprees previously funded by the Central Bank, which consistently culminated in economic disaster: during the late 1970s, the 1990s, and the mid- to late 2000s. Milei faces the significant challenge of persuading them that the status quo will not persist. In the initial … Read more
Milei’s overhaul permits Argentines to transfer up to US$43,700 without any inquiries made. President Javier Milei has put forth a proposal to reform Argentina’s tax system, aiming to reduce bureaucratic obstacles and promote the utilization of previously undeclared greenbacks. The nation’s tax authority, ARCA, will cease the collection of extensive data from individuals and enterprises, encompassing transactions … Read more
The government has announced that the special unit, established and subsequently disbanded by President Javier Milei, has concluded its investigation into allegations concerning the controversial cryptocurrency scandal, having completed its “assigned task.” President Javier Milei has disbanded a specialized investigative unit that he personally created to examine purported misconduct in his contentious endorsement of the … Read more
Milei affirms a dollar plan that requires no inquiries, encompassing cash savings, tax evasion, and bank robbery. In a television interview on Monday, President Javier Milei expressed that he “does not care in the slightest” about the means by which Argentines acquired their dollars, seemingly endorsing tax evasion while minimizing the potential dangers associated with engaging … Read more
Milei postpones the implementation of the ‘mattress dollars’ initiative in light of the upcoming City election. The administration of President Javier Milei has deferred the declaration of new initiatives aimed at incentivizing savers to reintegrate their accumulated dollars into the formal economy. Following a period of anticipation, Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni stated on Thursday that the “economic … Read more
In April, Argentina experienced a more significant deceleration in inflation than anticipated, even in light of a shift in currency policy that market participants had predicted would increase volatility. Consumer prices increased by 2.8 percent from March, falling short of the 3.2 percent median estimate provided by analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. That figure has decreased from … Read more
Argentine utility Albanesi engages with creditors following a default on bond obligations. Two subsidiaries of Argentina’s utility Grupo Albanesi have contacted creditors following a missed payment on dollar bonds issued merely six months prior. Generación Mediterranea SA and Central Térmica Roca SA are engaging with bondholders to address a disagreement regarding US$19 million in interest that was … Read more
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Argentina’s credit rating, highlighting the nation’s efforts to eliminate currency controls and its achievement in obtaining multilateral funding. The ratings agency elevated the South American country’s status by one level to CCC+, placing it seven tiers into junk territory and aligning it with Ecuador and Sri Lanka, as stated in a … Read more
The initial trade discussions under the Trump administration feature a diverse array of significant exporters alongside smaller economies, as the White House aims to secure agreements that may act as templates for future negotiations. The team of US President Donald Trump has identified approximately 20 partners as the primary targets for initial negotiations, according to individuals … Read more