Exports and trade surplus in April exceeded $2.7 billion in Argentina

Argentina’s trade balance recorded a surplus of US$2.711 billion in April, representing the 29th consecutive month of positive results. The outcome was propelled by an unprecedented surge in exports coupled with a reduction in imports. Total trade exchange — combining both flows — reached US$15.118 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 15.1 percent. Exports totalled … Read more

How digital nomads are navigating Argentina’s currency maze

Argentina’s currency situation remains one of the most closely watched in Latin America. The gap between the official exchange rate and the informal blue dollar rate has persisted for years. For digital nomads and remote workers, that gap still represents a meaningful financial consideration. With the right approach, converting foreign income in Argentina can stretch … Read more

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Argentina’s Exports Poised for Record 2026—Agriculture Joins Forces

According to private consultancy ABECEB, Argentina’s exports are projected to achieve a new high of US$ 94.4 billion by 2026, enabling the nation to conclude the year with a trade surplus of US$ 16 billion. This would indicate an 8.4% increase compared to the previous year, surpassing the former all-time high of US$ 88.4 billion … Read more

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Argentine Central Bank pays US$17.7 million for swap

Argentina’s Central Bank confirmed on Monday that it disbursed US$17.7 million in interest following the activation of its swap line with the United States, a move made in anticipation of the legislative elections scheduled for October 2025. Officials indicated their intention to extend the swap line with China, while simultaneously dismissing the prospect of any … Read more

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Argentina’s Q1 2026 fiscal surplus reaches 0.5% of GDP

Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced on Monday that, in April, Argentina recorded a primary surplus of AR$632 billion and a financial surplus of AR$268 billion. The minister also reported the accumulated fiscal surplus for the initial four months of 2026. “In the first four months of the year, the [country] accumulated a primary surplus of … Read more

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Rising Loan Defaults Shake Argentina’s Banking Sector

A significant increase in household delinquencies is unsettling Argentina’s banking and fintech sectors, posing yet another obstacle to President Javier Milei’s bold economic reform agenda. The proportion of households unable to meet their debt obligations surged to a 15-year peak of 11.5 percent of total loans in March, up from 2.6 percent at the close … Read more

YPF Pursues Incentives for $25B Oil Project

YPF SA, the government-owned energy firm in Argentina, has announced a project with a valuation of US$25 billion intended to enhance oil output. This initiative signifies the largest allocation of resources since President Javier Milei took office. YPF’s Chief Executive Officer, Horacio Marin, has indicated that the company has put forth its proposal to the … Read more

Argentina is one of the 10 hardest global business destinations

Argentina occupies the ninth position in the list of the 10 most challenging countries for conducting business, hindered by the regulatory and tax obstacles that foreign firms encounter while operating within its borders, as reported by TMF Group’s global index. Nonetheless, the report identified potential for a reversal in the medium term, supported by enhanced … Read more

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IMF Set to Greenlight $1 Billion for Argentina Next Week

An International Monetary Fund Executive Board meeting and the necessary “board approval” next week will facilitate a US$1 billion disbursement to Argentina, as stated by IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack during a press conference on Thursday in Washington, D.C. While a specific date was not provided, estimates suggest that the transfer may occur next Wednesday. Argentina … Read more

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The first decline in 11 months is April’s 2.6% inflation

In April, inflation in Argentina decreased to 2.6%, as reported by the statistics agency INDEC on Thursday. The figure indicated a decrease relative to March’s 3.4%, signifying the inaugural instance in eleven months where the inflation rate has decelerated. The current figure represents the lowest level observed in the past five months, exceeded solely by … Read more