Kristalina Georgieva

IMF Sees No Need for More Argentina Funding, Georgieva Says

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva addressed various facets of the Argentine economy during a conference held on Monday, where she was accompanied by Economy Minister Luis Caputo upon her arrival in Buenos Aires. Georgieva acknowledged the challenges confronting the country, yet she conveyed a generally positive perspective, asserting that she “didn’t foresee the … Read more

There are more than nine million informal workers in Argentina

Argentina’s economy is beginning to exhibit a more organised macroeconomic framework; however, this enhancement has yet to manifest in a definitive rebound within the labour market. Unemployment levels have remained largely unchanged compared to a year ago; however, concerning indicators are emerging, such as the rise in informal employment, which now impacts 44.4 percent of … Read more

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Caputo boldly asserts Argentina will hit zero inflation

Economy Minister Luis Caputo has confidently asserted that Argentina will achieve “zero inflation” under President Javier Milei’s administration. Speaking on Sunday, Caputo argued that the key difference between the Milei administration and its predecessors in office is that the current government is “addressing the root cause” of Argentina’s problems, namely that “the country was spending … Read more

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Argentine energy trade balance highest in decade in first half

Argentina’s energy trade balance solidified its role as a primary contributor to the nation’s foreign currency earnings in the first half of 2026.According to a report by economist Nadin Argañaraz, the sector’s surplus improved by US$2.2 billion compared with the same period in 2025, almost entirely due to a sharp increase in energy exports. The … Read more

Trump Tariff

Trump’s Tariffs Snare Milei in US-China Showdown

The current tariffs imposed by Washington on over 60 countries do not affect Argentina’s rate, which remains at 10% as per the original 2025 rule. Although the rate itself remains unchanged, the measure could pose challenges for Argentine products that benefited from the trade agreement signed between the two countries in February of this year. … Read more

Argentina’s Minimum Wage Hits Lowest Purchasing Power in Decades

The Argentine minimum wage has served as a historic benchmark for salary negotiations within both the formal and informal sectors of the economy. That benchmark, however, has undergone significant alterations since President Javier Milei assumed office in December 2023. Since then, the SMVM has undergone a consistent decrease in purchasing power and is presently at … Read more

The economy dropped again in May due to an uneven recovery

Argentina’s economy contracted for a second consecutive month in May, highlighting a pattern of inconsistent growth as President Javier Milei’s term progresses beyond the halfway mark. Economic activity declined by 0.5 percent from April, falling short of the 0.2 percent increase projected by analysts, as reported by government data released on Wednesday. From a year … Read more

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Argentina to Introduce Fiscal Innocence II Tax Reform Bill

Economy Minister Luis Caputo has declared that the government intends to present a revised fiscal innocence bill to Congress, aiming to address concerns highlighted by accountants and tax experts regarding the initial proposal that received approval in December. The bill, referred to as Fiscal Innocence II, is scheduled for submission on Thursday. During a conference … Read more

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Argentina’s debt rating upgraded by Moody’s

Credit rating agency Moody’s has elevated Argentina’s sovereign debt rating and revised its outlook on the nation from stable to positive, attributing this change to a reduction in default risk and “improving governance.” On Tuesday, the agency elevated the long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings of the government of Argentina from Caa1 to B3. Argentine … Read more