A rout in Argentina’s bonds has caught bullish investors off guard, as a global emerging markets pullback exacerbates worries regarding President Javier Milei’s re-election prospects and the nation’s capacity to fulfilll billions in imminent debt obligations. Argentina’s sovereign dollar bonds have exhibited the poorest performance among emerging markets in the last two months, as a … Read more
A cryptocurrency deposit can become a balance shown in US dollars because the payment is converted into the currency used by the account. The cryptocurrency identifies what was transferred; USD identifies what was credited. Using Bitcoin to fund a casino account therefore does not necessarily mean the account holds Bitcoin. The payment method and the … Read more
Two factors are currently prompting apprehension among investors in Argentine government bonds regarding the year 2027. The first point to note is that the sources of financing for the government of Javier Milei to address next year’s debt payments remain ambiguous, despite the president’s assertions of having a US$125 billion “bazooka” available to avert currency … Read more
President Javier Milei lauded Argentina’s unprecedented export achievements and the increase in oil and gas output on Monday, attributing these developments to his administration’s deregulation efforts and investment incentives that have revitalised the energy sector. During the inauguration of the Argentina Oil & Gas Expo 2026 in Neuquén, Milei announced that monthly exports had surpassed … Read more
Two key officials from the United States government are arriving in the region with an agenda that intertwines business and security, which are two central pillars of Donald Trump’s new security doctrine designed to prevent outside powers from establishing a presence in the hemisphere. Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, … Read more
Argentine exports persist in their upward trajectory, driven by the commodities boom that is currently affecting the region. In September, exports amounted to US$10 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 23.5%, while seasonally adjusted exports experienced an 8.6% rise compared to the preceding month. The increase was propelled by advancements in both prices (16%) and … Read more
Argentina’s mining industry is witnessing a robust revival, propelled by a surge in exports and the increasing attractiveness of new ventures, especially those related to lithium and copper, alongside precious metals like gold. Argentina achieved a record in mining exports in 2025, reaching a total of US$8.1 billion, as reported by the national statistics institute … Read more
From 6 p.m. onwards, the cold becomes more pronounced, and the wind disrupts your equilibrium as you navigate your way. It is the same old wind that has blown across the Neuquén plateau for centuries, the one that for decades made Añelo just another town deep in Patagonia, characterised by its small farms, goats, and … Read more
Despite a year characterised by geopolitical uncertainty arising from the conflict in the Middle East and the trade tensions between China and the U.S., recent data indicate that global trade has persisted in its growth trajectory. Global trade volumes expanded by more than 5% in the first half of 2026, as reported by the Economic … Read more
Argentina is hesitating to sell dollar debt in the local market due to a rise in borrowing costs, complicating its efforts to fulfilll billions in debt payments next year. The government has refrained from issuing a Bonar dollar bond domestically for two months, marking its longest hiatus since the program’s inception in February, coinciding with … Read more
