Blue Dollar Updates

Falling tax income and industry protests highlight economic activity

The absence of a prolonged economic recovery, which constitutes the primary challenge facing President Javier Milei’s economic strategy, has once more come to the forefront. Total tax revenue data for August was reported on Tuesday at AR$20.51 trillion. Despite a 33.5% year-over-year increase relative to August 2025, consulting firm ACM determined that, when accounting for … Read more

Milei’s charm dims as Argentina’s economic recovery stalls

President Javier Milei’s initiatives to rejuvenate Argentina’s economy, following years of stagnation, are encountering diminishing momentum, presenting additional political challenges as the nation approaches next year’s election. Economists have revised their growth projections for this year down to 2.7 percent, a decrease from the 3.5 percent anticipated last December. It falls short of the five … Read more

Blue Dollar Updates

Milei addresses financial shortage to foster growth

President Javier Milei’s administration is beginning to transition from an exclusive emphasis on combating inflation to a more nuanced approach, as growth, employment, and his approval ratings face challenges in gaining momentum. Argentina’s Central Bank permitted the currency to depreciate over the past three months, while the nation’s Treasury is facilitating increased liquidity in the … Read more

Milei bets on credit for economic revival

Javier Milei’s administration anticipates that energy, mining, and agriculture will continue to serve as the primary drivers of the economy. Additionally, it is placing its hopes on a renewed expansion of credit to produce the long-anticipated spillover effect and stimulate economic recovery. While not explicitly articulated, the economic team aspires to emulate the consumer lending … Read more

April Sees 3.2% Drop in Argentine Retail Sales

Recent private surveys indicate that consumer spending remains stagnant, raising concerns about the economic recovery that President Javier Milei has been forecasting for the upcoming months. In April, retail sales experienced a decline of 3.2% compared to the same month last year, and a decrease of 1.3% relative to the preceding month, as reported by … Read more

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