Milei supports Central Bank reform, credits Scaloni

President Javier Milei ardently advocated for his administration’s economic direction, called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Central Bank charter, and expressed his anticipations for Argentina’s forthcoming World Cup quarter-final clash with Switzerland on Saturday. In a radio interview with Now 97.9 FM, Milei asserted that his policies have driven economic growth, claiming that consumption … Read more

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IMF Backs Milei’s Central Bank Reform Plan for Argentina

The International Monetary Fund has expressed approval of the Argentine government’s proposed reform of the Central Bank, which is intended to enhance its independence, according to the institution’s spokeswoman, Julie Kozack, on Thursday. The reform of the Central Bank’s charter is an integral component of the extensive financial reform agenda recently introduced by President Javier … Read more

Dollar lending rules relaxed by government evoke 2001 catastrophe

The government of Argentina has permitted companies lacking export revenues to secure loans in dollars. The objective is to capitalise on the influx of funds in United States currency that have recently entered the banking system, primarily due to government initiatives aimed at persuading Argentines to convert their hidden dollar savings into the formal economy. … Read more

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IMF: Argentina’s Debt Market Comeback Rests with Milei

The International Monetary Fund emphasised the advancements achieved by the Milei administration in terms of economic stabilisation, decreasing inflation rates, and increasing reserves. The fund indicated that the decision for Argentina to return to international debt markets rests with the country’s own authorities. The message was delivered by Julie Kozak, the director of the IMF’s … Read more

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World Bank Guarantees Argentina $2 Billion Loan

In an effort to help Argentina’s struggling economy get access to global capital markets, the World Bank announced on Tuesday that it was providing guarantees to grant the country access to up to US$2 billion in commercial loans. Argentina, burdened by debt, faces private debt obligations exceeding US$4 billion that are set to mature in … Read more

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IMF urges tax reform and quicker reserve growth before 2027 vote

The International Monetary Fund has expressed support for Javier Milei’s economic strategy while also challenging the government’s claims regarding the fiscal surplus. The IMF has emphasised the need for tax reform and a more accelerated approach to reserve accumulation in anticipation of the upcoming presidential elections next year. The IMF’s Executive Board concluded the second … Read more

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Argentina receives a US$1 billion payout from the IMF

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund announced on Thursday the approval of the second review of Argentina’s 48-month Extended Fund Facility agreement, which was signed in 2025. Consequently, the nation is set to obtain approximately US$1 billion, which corresponds to 0.8 billion of Special Drawing Rights, the IMF’s international reserve asset. With these … Read more

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Argentina’s Q1 2026 fiscal surplus reaches 0.5% of GDP

Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced on Monday that, in April, Argentina recorded a primary surplus of AR$632 billion and a financial surplus of AR$268 billion. The minister also reported the accumulated fiscal surplus for the initial four months of 2026. “In the first four months of the year, the [country] accumulated a primary surplus of … Read more

Argentina is one of the 10 hardest global business destinations

Argentina occupies the ninth position in the list of the 10 most challenging countries for conducting business, hindered by the regulatory and tax obstacles that foreign firms encounter while operating within its borders, as reported by TMF Group’s global index. Nonetheless, the report identified potential for a reversal in the medium term, supported by enhanced … Read more

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IMF Set to Greenlight $1 Billion for Argentina Next Week

An International Monetary Fund Executive Board meeting and the necessary “board approval” next week will facilitate a US$1 billion disbursement to Argentina, as stated by IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack during a press conference on Thursday in Washington, D.C. While a specific date was not provided, estimates suggest that the transfer may occur next Wednesday. Argentina … Read more