IMF deal with Argentina imminent

IMF Secures $2 Billion Deal with Argentina

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it has reached a staff-level agreement with the Argentine government regarding the first review of the program established in April. The lender’s board is scheduled to convene in late July to provide final approval for the review, a decision that would facilitate a US$2 billion disbursement. Just … Read more

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IMF Set to Review Argentina’s $20 Billion Program

The International Monetary Fund plans to engage in discussions regarding the initial review of Argentina’s US$20-billion programme during an informal meeting between its staff and executive board on Tuesday, as reported by a source with knowledge of the situation. The meeting is anticipated to occur in Washington on Tuesday morning, according to an individual who … Read more

Argentina's Long-Term Debt Rating Gets a Boost from Moody's

Argentina’s Long-Term Debt Rating Gets a Boost from Moody’s

On Thursday, Moody’s elevated Argentina’s long-term debt rating by two notches, moving it from Caa3 to Caa1. However, it continues to reside within the speculative category, as indicated by the risk rating agency’s statement. The agency referenced macroeconomic reforms that have contributed to a reduction in inflation and a resurgence in growth as the basis … Read more

Argentina’s Bank Stocks on High Alert as Credit Card Defaults Surge

The rise in credit card defaults observed in Argentina during April, which persisted through May and June, raises concerns regarding sustained consumer spending in the forthcoming months and may also have implications for the financial sector’s market performance. The consulting firm Labor, Capital and Growth (LCG) highlights in its latest report that the issue, as … Read more

Argentina Debt

Buenos Aires Province’s debt rises as Milei faces municipal elections challenges

Buenos Aires Province’s debt increases as Milei faces a challenge in the local elections. Investors are acquiring debt from Argentina’s largest province, anticipating that President Javier Milei’s political party will maintain its winning momentum in an upcoming local election in under three months. Dollar notes issued by Buenos Aires Province have emerged as the top-performing government credits … Read more

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Argentina receives another IMF loan, reliving past financial cycles

Argentina finds itself in a familiar situation as it secures yet another loan from the International Monetary Fund, reminiscent of past financial cycles. For generations, Argentines have perceived their nation as ensnared in a persistent cycle, as yet another loan from the International Monetary Fund is set to arrive to stabilize its fluctuating economy. This marks the … Read more

International Monetary Fund : IMF

IMF approves review of Argentina’s debt deal, says it’s ready to ease targets amid drought

International Monetary Fund confirms it has reached staff-level agreement with Argentina on fourth review of US$44.5-billion debt programme and calls for “modification of net international reserve accumulation target” due to economic impact of drought; Decision paves way for new tranche of US$5.3 billion in the near future. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Monday that … Read more