Market analysts concur that the Argentine economy is projected to expand at a rate significantly lower than previously anticipated in 2026, with numerous assessments indicating that the economy may already be experiencing a recession. Those conclusions arise from the September Market Expectations Survey (in Spanish, REM), a monthly poll conducted by the Central Bank. The … Read more
Argentina’s economy experienced a contraction in the second quarter, representing the first decline in two years and signalling a setback for President Javier Milei’s administration. Gross domestic product decreased by 0.6 percent in the April-June period compared to the preceding three months, outperforming the median estimate of analysts surveyed, which anticipated a decline of 0.9 … Read more
The government’s economic estimates for inflation, the dollar-peso exchange rate, and economic activity were the most anticipated in the 2027 budget. First, it should be noted that the economy ministry’s projections are more optimistic than those of market analysts. This disparity is most noticeable when it comes to economic growth, where there is a difference … Read more
President Javier Milei’s administration anticipates a four percent growth in Argentina’s gross domestic product for the upcoming year, while projecting inflation to hit 18 percent. The Executive unveiled its forecasts on Tuesday, marking a significant moment as the final year of the president’s term approaches. Milei has formally declared his intention to pursue re-election for … Read more
Reported wages in both the public and private sectors represent some of the most adversely affected indicators since the inauguration of President Javier Milei. Official figures indicate that wages have decreased by 8.2% since November 2023, although there has been a 1.1% recovery over the past three months. This gap is even wider when employing … Read more
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
President Javier Milei reappeared after several days without a public appearance, delivering an effusive speech in which he dismissed concerns over rising unemployment, falling wages and companies closing during his administration. “Let’s see the kind of stupid things people repeat every day, like ‘people can’t make ends meet,’ or ‘technologic progress destroys jobs’?” he said … Read more
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
President Javier Milei announced on Thursday the specifics of his strategy to reform the Charter of the Argentine Central Bank, a fundamental element of his economic agenda for the upcoming months. He made the announcement on national television, a platform previously utilised for economic declarations, including the presentation of the 2026 budget proposal. In his … Read more
One of the pillars of Argentina’s economy, consumer spending, has continued to stagnate, which can be explained by the fact that the majority of incomes in the country’s formal economy have not yet returned to their pre-President Javier Milei levels. In its most recent report, Nadín Argañaraz examined the six primary sources of income within … Read more
