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
At the close of the year, there was a modest improvement in income inequality in Argentina; however, the disparity between the wealthiest and the most impoverished continues to be significant. According to recent, the wealthiest 10 percent of the population earns approximately 13 times the income of the poorest 10 percent nationwide. While the bureau’s … Read more
In March, inflation in Argentina is once again nearing the three-percent threshold, as reported by prominent consultancy firms, indicating a lack of the desired deceleration sought by President Javier Milei’s administration. Private consultancy firms agree that the monthly rate is expected to stabilize around three percent, driven by rising costs in food, fuel, and utility … Read more
Argentina’s economic activity experienced a growth of 1.9% year-on-year in January and a 0.4% increase relative to December 2025, as reported. The agriculture, livestock, hunting, and forestry sector exhibited a remarkable 25.1% growth, contributing significantly to the year-over-year change in the index. This was closely followed by the mining and quarrying sector, which experienced a … Read more