Forex

Argentina's Long-Term Debt Rating Gets a Boost from Moody's

Argentina auctions 61% peso debt, rates rise

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Argentina’s local debt auction on Wednesday did not meet market expectations, as President Javier Milei’s administration managed to roll over only 61 percent of maturities in a crucial auction. Analysts suggest that this outcome may lead to a depreciation of the peso. The Treasury executed a rollover of 9.1 trillion pesos from the 15 trillion … Read more

Government expenditure at 10-year high

Corporate defaults peak since 2020

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Javier Milei’s reforms have introduced a degree of stability to Argentina’s previously tumultuous foreign exchange market, garnering commendations from investors. However, the overhaul is simultaneously driving the most significant wave of corporate defaults observed since the pandemic. Local borrowing costs are experiencing a significant increase, particularly impacting companies that rely heavily on the peso. Many … Read more