As Javier Milei’s administration endeavours to maintain its fiscal surplus and bolster Central Bank reserves to enhance its position in international debt markets, a new challenge has arisen from abroad in recent days: the United States itself. The speech delivered by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Friday at the Jackson Hole conference caused markets … Read more
Javier Milei’s administration has unveiled a set of initiatives in recent days designed to stimulate domestic demand and, in turn, an economy that struggles to gain momentum. The libertarian administration has expanded dollar bank lending to encompass a wider range of companies, not limited to exporters. Concurrently, reports from the Labour Secretariat indicate that it … Read more
The United States has sanctioned the exceptional importation of 300,000 tonnes of lean beef to mitigate domestic meat prices. However, this decision is unlikely to yield advantages for Argentina, despite the strong rapport between Presidents Donald Trump and Javier Milei. The reason is that Argentina, along with other U.S. allies, has established fixed import quotas. … Read more
President Javier Milei’s initiatives to rejuvenate Argentina’s economy, following years of stagnation, are encountering diminishing momentum, presenting additional political challenges as the nation approaches next year’s election. Economists have revised their growth projections for this year down to 2.7 percent, a decrease from the 3.5 percent anticipated last December. It falls short of the five … Read more
One of the industries most severely impacted since President Javier Milei assumed office, the manufacturing sector is continuing to fall. Research firm Orlando Ferreres & Asociados reports that industrial activity in July experienced a decline of 0.4%. This decline has accelerated over the first seven months of the year, with activity now 2% below the … Read more
During the campaign trail for the 2023 presidential elections, Javier Milei identified tax reductions and inflation control as pivotal components of his electoral platform. On multiple occasions, he referred to taxes as a “robbery” that the state imposes on its citizens. For the majority, he has upheld that commitment. A recent survey by the Argentine … 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
United States billionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist Peter Thiel has acquired a US$76 million stake in Argentina’s largest oil exporter, Vista Energy. This transaction represents his inaugural investment in the oil sector and signifies his initial foray into Patagonia’s Vaca Muerta oil field. Thiel Macro LLC, the hedge fund managed by Thiel, secured a 1% … Read more
Argentina’s Central Bank is relaxing enduring limitations on dollar lending, permitting banks to provide foreign-currency credit to firms generating revenue in pesos, as President Javier Milei’s administration aims to enhance credit availability and stimulate economic activity. The measure will enable banks to extend loans amounting to 15 percent of their dollar deposits, which currently total … Read more
With a projected total expenditure of US$51 billion, state oil giant YPF has applied to take part in President Javier Milei’s investment incentive program for its “Argentina LNG” project. The plan aims to exploit the gas resources of the Vaca Muerta shale formation for export in the form of liquefied natural gas. The Argentina LNG … Read more
