German companies have maintained a foothold in Argentina since the mid-19th century, beginning with Siemens’ installation of a telegraph network along the railway. Over the years, their presence has expanded significantly, particularly in the automotive manufacturing sector with companies such as Volkswagen, BMW, and Audi, alongside notable advancements in chemicals and pharmaceuticals represented by Bayer … Read more
The recent “Argentina Week” held in Paris was characterised by a series of investment announcements and government initiatives aimed at attracting foreign capital. Announcements for investment projects in energy, mining, and the automotive industry totalled US$27 billion. It has been confirmed that the Final Investment Decision for Argentina LNG – the largest investment in the … Read more
On the concluding day of Argentina Week, the nation’s investment roadshow in Paris, Economy Minister Luis Caputo, accompanied by Cabinet Chief Diego Santilli, unveiled the initiation of Argentina’s Citizenship by Investment Program. “The initiative is part of the process of international opening and integration being promoted by Argentina, together with reforms aimed at strengthening the … Read more
Argentina ought to persist in its endeavours to stabilise the economy and foster growth; however, it is imperative that the advantages are also extended to the workforce, stated International Monetary Fund spokesperson Julie Kozack on Thursday. Kozack stated that Argentina had achieved “significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability in a very challenging environment.” The official … Read more
Argentina’s issue is not a deficiency in growth potential but rather a deficiency in stability, stated BlackRock executive Pablo Goldberg during his address to business leaders at the IDEA Colloquium in Mar del Plata on Thursday. In a conversation with IDEA treasurer and Grupo Cohen managing partner Ana Cohen, Goldberg encapsulated the prevailing sentiment in … Read more
Argentina’s stock market is starting to reflect the economy’s uneven growth under President Javier Milei, with energy shares capitalising on elevated oil prices, while other sectors remain stagnant. The nation’s benchmark S&P Merval index is currently down nine percent in 2026 when measured in dollars, reflecting a cooling off from a rally that commenced in … Read more
Argentina’s economy is presently characterised by duality. While exports associated with oil, agriculture, and mining are achieving unprecedented levels, real economy sectors such as industry, construction, and commerce are either stagnant or experiencing a downturn. For the government, the solution to this problem is to invest in export sectors, which is expected to initiate a … Read more
Polywork, defined as holding two or more jobs, has been experiencing notable growth in recent years. Recent data, however, indicates that the phenomenon has intensified since President Javier Milei assumed office. A September report indicates that slightly more than 2 million individuals in Argentina hold multiple jobs, representing approximately 10% of the economically active population. … Read more
President Javier Milei has received encouraging news regarding the outlook for 2027, as preliminary assessments from the agricultural sector indicate a potential record in grain production for the upcoming year. Projected production is 158 million tonnes, according to estimates from the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange, a prominent trade association within the Argentine agricultural sector. This … Read more
Argentina now has the best terms of trade in its history because of the increase in the price of mining, oil, and agricultural commodities. This indicates that the ratio of export to import prices in Argentina has achieved a historic peak. The issue at hand is that the expansion observed in the primary sectors is … Read more
