The recent surge in bond sales in Argentina has extended to the public sector, as Buenos Aires City re-enters global markets after nearly ten years. This activity has propelled foreign debt issuance to nearly US$3.5 billion over the past three weeks, surpassing the total volume of the preceding five months combined. On November 18, Buenos … Read more
Hedge funds that placed significant bets on Argentina in recent months achieved substantial gains in October, following a US rescue package and a decisive victory for President Javier Milei’s party in the midterm elections, which ignited a rally in the country’s financial markets. Two funds managed by Redwood Capital Management recorded a total profit of … Read more
President Javier Milei’s victory in the October midterms provided reassurance for numerous market sectors. Oil and gas emerge as significant beneficiaries, as La Libertad Avanza’s decisive victory has triggered a surge in corporate bonds. The companies within the sector exhibit a uniformly optimistic outlook. The majority are converging on the markets in search of investors … Read more
Prices in Argentina increased as anticipated last month, coinciding with the midterm election challenges faced by President Javier Milei’s party. In October, consumer prices experienced an increase of 2.3 percent, aligning with the median forecast of economists survey, and representing an uptick from the 2.1 percent recorded in September. According to government data published Wednesday, … Read more
Argentine provinces and companies are preparing to access global markets in the coming weeks, as President Javier Milei’s victory in the midterm elections enhances optimism regarding the country. This development creates an opportunity for debt sales that could inject essential dollars into the nation’s foreign-exchange market. This week witnessed a surge in bond activity, spearheaded … Read more
Argentina’s dollar bonds experienced a significant increase on Monday following President Javier Milei’s impressive performance in legislative elections, surpassing even the most optimistic predictions and alleviating investor worries that his economic reform agenda for the troubled nation might face obstacles. The nation’s debt experienced a significant increase across the curve in early trading, with dollar … Read more
Argentine assets are poised for a significant rally following President Javier Milei’s impressive performance in the legislative elections, surpassing even the most optimistic predictions and alleviating investor fears that his ambitious economic overhaul of the crisis-ridden nation might falter. As over 90 percent of ballots have been tallied, Milei’s party has secured 41 percent of … Read more
On Thursday, Argentine bonds witnessed an increase for the second time in the past six sessions, while the peso improved for a second consecutive day in anticipation of the crucial midterm elections that will take place this coming weekend. One cent was added to the value of sovereign notes that mature in 2035, and they … Read more
IMF gives President Javier Milei’s government grace on a crucial benchmark target, allowing it to continue its US$20-billion lending package. The International Monetary Fund has provided Argentina with some leeway regarding a critical benchmark, following the country’s failure to meet the target this month. Argentina must now increase its net hard-currency reserves to a negative US$2.6 … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it has reached a staff-level agreement with the Argentine government regarding the first review of the program established in April. The lender’s board is scheduled to convene in late July to provide final approval for the review, a decision that would facilitate a US$2 billion disbursement. Just … Read more