Argentina’s economy experienced a contraction for the second consecutive month in November, following a midterm election that triggered a significant market sell-off. The INDEC national statistics bureau reported on Wednesday that economic activity decreased by 0.3 percent from October, following a 0.4 percent decline in the previous month. Economic activity contracted by 0.3 percent relative … Read more
Argentina achieved a trade surplus of US$11.286 billion in 2025, indicating a second consecutive year of positive balance for President Javier Milei. Data released on Tuesday aligns with the government’s announcement last Friday regarding Argentina’s fiscal surplus in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of such an outcome. Data indicates that Argentina’s exports reached a … Read more
Business leaders have determined that the most pressing risk facing Argentina is “insufficient public services and social protections.” The claim, released recently in the Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026, derives from a survey involving 11,000 business leaders across 116 economies. The revelation holds considerable importance as it directly addresses one of President Javier Milei’s core … Read more
According to the most current World Economic Outlook published by the International Monetary Fund, which was presented on Monday in Brussels, it is projected that Argentina’s gross domestic product will increase by 4% in both the years 2026 and 2027. Despite the fact that the world economy is experiencing significant pressures, the organization maintained its … Read more
Argentina achieved a budget surplus, marking the second consecutive year of fiscal outcome. The news was attributed to the “zero deficit” policy enacted by President Javier Milei upon his assumption of office in December 2023. Argentina’s primary surplus, excluding interest payments on debt, was recorded at 1.4 percent of gross domestic product last year, while … Read more
Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that 2025 closed with a primary fiscal surplus of AR$11.7 trillion, equivalent to 1.4% of GDP, while the overall financial balance showed a surplus of AR$1.45 trillion, or 0.2% of GDP. Caputo noted that this represents “the first time since 2008 that two consecutive years of cash-based financial surplus have … Read more
The European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur are poised to finalize an agreement on Saturday, culminating over 25 years of negotiations, aimed at establishing one of the largest free trade areas globally. Despite opposition from European farmers concerned about their financial interests, an agreement reached in Brussels last week is poised to be … Read more
In 2025, Argentina experienced a price increase of 31.5%, marking the lowest inflation rate since 2017, as reported. While the rate remains elevated compared to global benchmarks, inflation has shown signs of deceleration under Javier Milei’s administration. The figure stands at more than 86 points below the 117.8% projected for 2024, marking the initial complete … Read more
Recent data indicates that Argentines are increasingly opting for the beaches of Brazil over traditional local holiday resorts. President Javier Milei’s administration has altered the methodology for assessing visitor levels, asserting that the domestic coastline is experiencing a surge. This assertion has faced backlash from tourism professionals who contend that the industry is struggling significantly. … Read more
Argentina has obtained financing from a multilateral institution, which remains unnamed, to facilitate the repayment of US$2.5 billion to the US Treasury stemming from a currency swap agreement, as stated by an official from the country’s Central Bank. The financing details were not disclosed publicly by either the Central Bank or the multilateral lender, as … Read more