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Argentina Economy

Sector Decline Looms as Government Tightens Wage Controls

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The Industrial Union of Santa Fe has highlighted what it refers to as Argentina’s elephant in the room: the erosion of the middle class. Job losses, declining income across all segments, and constrained consumption are indicative of a more extensive decline. In the face of rising inflation, the government remains committed to a strategy of … Read more

Business chamber reports 2.5% rise in consumption last year

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Consumption in Argentina exhibited improvement last year, although it experienced a deceleration in November and December, according to a recent report. Data indicates that consumption increased by 2.5 percent in 2025 relative to the prior year, even as it experienced a decline in December for the second consecutive month. The Consumption Indicator compiled by CAC … Read more