Argentina Economy

Argentina Bank Rush

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

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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

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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