There is increasing apprehension in the bond market regarding the potential fatigue of Argentines with President Javier Milei and his ambitious economic reform initiatives. Only six months following the unexpected triumph of Milei’s party in the midterm elections, concerns regarding his future have resurfaced, as recent polls indicate that his approval rating has reached its … Read more
Argentina sold US$150 million of a dollar-denominated bond on Friday to measure investor interest in financing the government beyond President Javier Milei’s first term. According to the Economy Ministry, the October 2028 local-law bond yielded 8.9%. The bond has a maximum approved size of US$2 billion but will be issued weekly in tranches of up … Read more
As President Javier Milei engages with investors in New York to generate interest in Argentina’s resurgence, the progress surrounding the country’s bonds has significantly slowed. Despite the achievements – his administration has managed inflation, is restoring Central Bank reserves, and easing currency controls; it has also sanctioned a long-anticipated labor reform – Argentina’s bond spreads … Read more
Investors from T. Rowe Price Group Inc. to TCW Group Inc are adopting a strategy that is swiftly gaining traction in emerging markets: channeling funds into Latin American countries that align with US President Donald Trump. Investment professionals at these firms are showing a preference for government bonds from countries like Ecuador and Argentina, where … Read more
According to a source, Argentina’s Treasury is gathering greenbacks in preparation for a big bond payment that is due this week. These greenbacks are being acquired by the Treasury in order to acquire dollars that are entering the local market thanks to the privatization of hydroelectric power facilities. According to a source, the Treasury Department … Read more
A significant indicator of Argentina’s sovereign risk has decreased to its lowest point in seven years, as the policy adjustments implemented by President Javier Milei’s administration have positioned the country nearer to re-entering international debt markets. The additional yield that investors require to hold Argentina’s sovereign debt compared to US Treasuries of equivalent maturity decreased … Read more
The recent surge in bond sales in Argentina has extended to the public sector, as Buenos Aires City re-enters global markets after nearly ten years. This activity has propelled foreign debt issuance to nearly US$3.5 billion over the past three weeks, surpassing the total volume of the preceding five months combined. On November 18, Buenos … Read more
An influx of Argentine companies is seeking to issue global bonds as chief financial officers aim to take advantage of robust investor demand in the wake of President Javier Milei’s triumph in the congressional midterm elections. Pampa Energía SA, a natural gas and power producer, is set to issue new dollar bonds maturing in 2037. … Read more
Argentine bonds have reacted sharply to each headline that has appeared on trading screens over the past fortnight, resulting in a significant degree of volatility. Certain investors perceive local traders as the driving force behind numerous market movements, while foreign participants maintain a cautious stance. The nation’s dollar notes, having experienced their most significant rally … Read more
Argentine markets exhibited volatility this week, influenced by a significant bribery scandal impacting the Milei administration and a newly introduced monetary policy that has been characterized by many as precarious. The EMBI, a gauge of country risk that assesses the probability of debt default, rose to 829 basis points on Tuesday — marking its peak … Read more