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 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
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
Argentina’s government is implementing new deregulatory measures that will enable individuals to utilize US dollars held outside the banking system without the need to disclose the source of the funds — a form of ‘sub-blanqueo’ whitewash designed to enhance liquidity, supported by a low exchange rate that necessitates a continuous oversupply of foreign currency. In … Read more
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
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
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