Standard & Poor’s upgraded Argentina’s credit rating from CCC+ to B- on Thursday, igniting a surge of optimism in the local market. Dollar-denominated sovereign bonds experienced significant increases, while the country risk index fell dramatically to 444 basis points, marking its lowest point since May 2018. The local S&P Merval index experienced an increase of … Read more
Child poverty in Argentina decreased to 42.3 percent last year, marking its lowest point since 2018, as reported. In a report released on Tuesday, the Argentine branch of the UN agency for children indicated that by the conclusion of 2025, 5.1 million children and adolescents were residing in impoverished households, a decrease from 6.3 million … Read more
President Javier Milei’s administration was on the verge of achieving Argentina’s lowest country-risk rating since assuming power — a crucial step for accessing international debt markets — but recent data from the U.S. seems to have derailed those ambitions once more. On Friday, the Bureau of Labour Statistics unveiled its latest monthly count of new … Read more
Argentina’s economy is projected to expand by 2.8 percent in 2026, even in the face of a deteriorating global economic environment, as per a revised estimate from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. In its latest report – ‘Under Pressure’ – the Paris-based organisation cautions that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is … Read more
According to estimates, a journey to watch Argentina’s football national team play its first three games in the 2026 World Cup group stage will cost US$7,850 per person, including average expenses. It represents a significant financial commitment for what is regarded as the most costly World Cup ever, coinciding with a period when Argentina’s currency … Read more
Recognised on the tourist map for its diverse landscapes, tango, wine, beef, and football, Argentina has faced challenges in establishing itself as a prominent destination for international travellers. If anything, it has been experiencing a decline in foreign visitors recently. According to Argentina’s statistics institute INDEC, 3,502 foreign tourists arrived in Argentina during the initial … Read more
Argentine business leaders project that the nation has the potential to draw in US$55 billion in mining investment over the coming decade. This influx presents a significant opportunity to establish a network of local suppliers, fostering job creation and stimulating industrial growth. The figures were presented in a report published on Wednesday by the Argentine … Read more
In 2025, Argentina ranked lowest in foreign direct investment among the six largest economies in Latin America, as indicated by a regional study. Last year, the country attracted $3.1 billion in direct foreign investment. Brazil led the rankings with US$76.8 billion, trailed by Mexico at US$40 billion, Chile at US$13 billion, Colombia at US$11 billion, … Read more
A wave of dollars flowing into Argentina is providing President Javier Milei with the opportunity to allow the peso to trade more freely, as the Central Bank’s previously depleted foreign reserves have reached their highest level since 2019. Despite Milei’s affinity for free markets, he has maintained strict control over the currency since assuming office, … Read more
Global financial volatility — particularly the fluctuations in the U.S. Treasury market, a key indicator of the global economy — poses a significant threat to one of the Argentine government’s primary objectives: re-entering international debt markets. “The current level of long-term U.S. bond yields is significant as it signifies a transition in the global cost … Read more