Argentina China Flags

Chinese investors are awaiting Milei’s signal

Javier Milei’s strained relations with China are hindering private-sector business activities. Regrettable remarks from Argentina’s President and his exaggerated portrayal of the relationship with US President Donald Trump have obstructed crucial efforts that sustain trade continuity. While the rhetoric has been moderated in Argentina, Beijing and its investors are anticipating a definitive action: either a … Read more

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Aerolíneas Argentinas has declared that it will not require state funding in 2025

Aerolíneas Argentinas has declared that, for the first time since its renationalization in 2008, it will not seek financial support from the national government for the entirety of 2025. The national airline has faced intense debates over privatization efforts since the inauguration of President Javier Milei. This development signifies a significant achievement for the national airline, which … Read more

Javier Milei

Milei sets a timeline on the end of inflation

President Javier Milei has proclaimed his administration as “the best in Argentina’s history” and has assured that inflation will be eradicated by the middle of next year. However, the head of state’s comments – quite audacious, considering the country’s ongoing challenges with rampant inflation – came at a time when unions were intensifying their pressure … Read more

Argentina has removed export duties on a wide range of manufactured goods

Argentina has removed export duties on a wide range of manufactured goods

Argentina’s government is set to abolish taxes on over 4,000 industrial exports, as announced by Economy Minister Luis Caputo. In a post on his personal X account, Caputo stated that the initiative aims “to make local industry more competitive and encourage exports.” Caputo highlighted that the removal of export duties ranging from 3 to 4.5 percent on … Read more

US Dollar

Dollar exporters receive government guidance at AR$1,000.

The government asserts that the dollar is set to decline. The communication this time was directed towards representatives from both the export sector and the agricultural sector. The economic team emphasized that the decrease in export duties is provisional and provided insights regarding the tax reform initiative. Meanwhile, concerns linger regarding the viability of the … Read more

Javier Milei - Kristalina Georgieva

Argentina’s fresh IMF loan was approved despite concerns from top decision-makers

The IMF’s latest substantial loan to Argentina — a country with a history of defaults now under the leadership of a close ally of Donald Trump – has raised concerns among many of the Fund’s senior decision-makers. It received approval nonetheless. Argentina’s new loan with the International Monetary Fund was approved even though it raised … Read more

Argentina Peso

Milei challenges predictions thus far as Argentina’s peso gains strength

Analysts anticipate a more robust peso in the coming months as traders respond positively to President Javier Milei’s plan. Traders in Buenos Aires are starting to embrace President Javier Milei’s goal of bolstering Argentina’s currency to 1,000 pesos per dollar, despite warnings from economists that this trend may reverse in the latter half of the … Read more

Santiago Bausili

Bausili says Argentina’s peso will float freely, but not yet.

Argentina’s peso is set to float freely, although the timing is not yet right, according to Bausili. Argentina’s peso will be permitted to float freely, but that measure is not immediate and will “come in time,” states Central Bank Santiago Bausili. During an event organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington on Wednesday, coinciding … Read more

Argentina Economy

February saw Argentina’s GDP grow faster than projected

Argentina’s economy increased faster than predicted in February, cementing President Javier Milei’s rebound a week after he signed a US$20-billion IMF pact. According to government figures released Tuesday, economic activity climbed 5.7 percent from the same month a year ago, compared with the median expectation of 5.5 percent. Monthly activity grew 0.8 percent after 0.6 percent … Read more

Argentina IMF

IMF sustains Argentina’s growth projection despite ongoing global trade tensions

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that Argentina will experience a growth rate of 5.5% in 2025, even as it has lowered its global growth forecast in light of trade uncertainties stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The outlook for the country’s economic horizon in 2026 remains optimistic, with projections indicating growth could reach … Read more