Key players in the agricultural ecosystem are facing a debt crisis, declining revenues and reduced access to credit

Agriculture faces significant challenges as default, debt, and declining sales disrupt major firms

The agricultural landscape of Argentina does not align with the narrative of an ascending economic power. While grain exports are essential for generating foreign currency for the economy, the fundamental operations within the agricultural ecosystem — especially those related to input, technology, and services — are facing a significant structural crisis. This crisis is characterized … Read more

Milei Unveils Lasting Cuts to Agricultural Export Taxes

President Javier Milei has declared a reduction in agricultural export duties for the majority of products, a move that comes less than a month after his administration raised these duties. Milei announced his plans during a speech on Saturday at the Rural Expo, an annual event showcasing Argentina’s farming sector. “This seeks to boost farming, … Read more

Argentina Economy

For the third time in 2025, Argentina’s economy shrank in May

In May, Argentina’s economy experienced a contraction for the third time this year, driven by prior wage declines and increasing unemployment, which likely exerted pressure on consumer spending. Economic activity experienced a decline of 0.1 percent from April, falling short of economists’ expectations for growth of a similar magnitude, while the previously reported positive figure … Read more

Trump administration supports Milei government.

Trump backing Argentina’s legal move to halt YPF share handover

In the context of the ongoing debate surrounding the prospective transfer of YPF shares as a settlement for a US$16-billion judgment linked to the expropriation of the oil company, the United States government has declared its intention to intervene in court to provide support for Argentina. The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing … Read more

Inflation hits new lows!

Argentine inflation maintains 1.6% in June

In June, Argentina experienced a 1.6% increase in consumer prices, reflecting a positive outcome for President Javier Milei’s economic programme. According to the official figures released on Monday by the national statistics agency INDEC, the annual inflation rate stands at 39.4%, with a notable increase of 15.1% in prices during the first half of the … 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

Mercosur & EFTA finalize free-trade talks

The Mercosur bloc and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, have successfully finalized negotiations regarding a free-trade agreement. Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein confirmed the news in a statement issued on Wednesday as the nation hosted the semi-annual Mercosur summit at the Palacio San Martín in Buenos Aires, stating … Read more

Argentina Economy

After Milei removed restrictions, Argentina’s economy grew faster than predicted.

With a 1.9% increase over the previous month, Argentina’s economy expanded at a faster rate than anticipated in April following President Javier Milei’s decision to relax certain currency controls, which is part of a US$20-billion agreement with the International Monetary Fund. Following a significant contraction last year at the onset of Milei’s austerity measures, economic … Read more

Government expenditure at 10-year high

Corporate defaults are rising in Argentina as Milei’s measures take effect

Corporate defaults are beginning to accumulate in Argentina as the policies of Milei take effect. As Javier Milei undertakes the removal of the distortions that have long plagued Argentina’s economy, signs of strain are emerging, particularly impacting companies that have accumulated debt by taking advantage of exchange rate discrepancies. The President has, over the past 16-plus … Read more

Argentina Economy

February saw Argentina’s GDP grow faster than projected

Argentina’s economy increased faster than predicted in February, cementing President Javier Milei’s rebound a week after he signed a US$20-billion IMF pact. According to government figures released Tuesday, economic activity climbed 5.7 percent from the same month a year ago, compared with the median expectation of 5.5 percent. Monthly activity grew 0.8 percent after 0.6 percent … Read more