There is increasing apprehension in the bond market regarding the potential fatigue of Argentines with President Javier Milei and his ambitious economic reform initiatives. Only six months following the unexpected triumph of Milei’s party in the midterm elections, concerns regarding his future have resurfaced, as recent polls indicate that his approval rating has reached its … Read more
On Wednesday, Argentina’s country risk index experienced a significant decline, decreasing by over 50 points, coinciding with a global economic recovery spurred by the recent truce between the United States and Iran. The indicator currently registers at 551 basis points, a decrease from 610 points observed on Tuesday. Sovereign U.S. dollar bonds are experiencing notable … Read more
Argentina sold US$150 million of a dollar-denominated bond on Friday to measure investor interest in financing the government beyond President Javier Milei’s first term. According to the Economy Ministry, the October 2028 local-law bond yielded 8.9%. The bond has a maximum approved size of US$2 billion but will be issued weekly in tranches of up … Read more
Argentina’s country risk, as measured by JP Morgan, decreased to 517 basis points on Monday — the lowest level observed since June 2018. The indicator assesses the likelihood of a nation experiencing a sovereign default. A low score, consequently, is essential for reestablishing access to the international debt market. Upon Javier Milei’s assumption of office … Read more