Industrial activity demonstrated notable enhancement in June. Data from the statistics institute INDEC, released on Friday, indicates that the sector experienced a month-over-month growth of 0.9%, marking the second consecutive monthly increase, and a year-over-year growth of 2%. The most significant monthly increase was observed in oil refining, chemicals, rubber, and plastic products at 4.4%. … Read more
Crude oil emerged as Argentina’s foremost export in the first half of 2026, surpassing conventional agricultural products to claim the top position in the nation’s export hierarchy. According to a report based on data from the national statistics agency INDEC, crude oil generated $4.7 billion in export revenue between January and June. The figure represents … Read more
Argentina’s Gross Domestic Product experienced a year-on-year growth of 2.3% in the first quarter of 2026, alongside a 0.7% increase compared to the last quarter of 2025, marking a “new all-time high” for a first quarter, as stated by Economy Minister Luis Caputo. Growth was primarily fuelled by private consumption, which achieved a record high. … Read more
Economic activity surged in March, reaching a new all-time high with a remarkable growth of 3.5% compared to the previous month and an impressive 5.5% year-on-year. This growth was primarily driven by robust performances in agriculture, industry, and mining. According to the statistics institute INDEC’s Monthly Economic Activity Estimator, it was the largest monthly increase … Read more
In April, inflation in Argentina decreased to 2.6%, as reported by the statistics agency INDEC on Thursday. The figure indicated a decrease relative to March’s 3.4%, signifying the inaugural instance in eleven months where the inflation rate has decelerated. The current figure represents the lowest level observed in the past five months, exceeded solely by … Read more
Following seven months of rising monthly inflation, it appears that prices may have finally paused in April, as reported by private consulting firms. According to their estimates, April’s price increase is projected to be between 2.4% and 2.6% month-on-month — marking the first monthly slowdown in 11 months. Statistics institute INDEC will release official figures … Read more
In March, the Argentine industry exhibited a notable recovery, marking its first year-over-year increase in nine months, with a rise of 5%. According to the Industrial Production Index published on Thursday by the statistics institute INDEC, activity experienced an increase of 3.2% relative to the preceding month. This favorable data mitigated the declines that Argentina’s … Read more
Argentina’s statistics institute INDEC reports that the economy faced its most substantial monthly contraction in February since December 2023. On Wednesday, the government’s statistics agency reported a 2.6% decrease in the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator compared to January. It has reached its lowest point since July 2025. The downturn can be linked to disappointing outcomes … Read more
After the INDEC, the official statistics agency, released data indicating a 7.9% interannual growth in private consumption in 2025, government leaders rejoiced. Some private consulting firms, however, are presenting an other narrative. According to Scentia, mass consumption decreased by 2.1% in the first two months of 2026 and by 3.4% in February. According to a … Read more
President Javier Milei stated that Argentina is “much better than in 2023,” the year he ascended to power. However, he acknowledged that in recent months there has been a decline in economic activity coupled with rising inflation, and he requested additional patience for the success of his economic program. In a recent assault on the … Read more
