On Monday, September 21, a technical team from the International Monetary Fund will arrive in Buenos Aires to formally begin the third evaluation of Javier Milei’s economic program. During their stay, the technical staff of the IMF will engage in discussions with officials from the Ministry of Economy and the Central Bank. The emphasis will … 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
US President Donald Trump stated that he could mediate the ongoing dispute between Argentina and the UK regarding the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands if requested. He also expressed scepticism about the British government’s capacity to mobilise resources for the defence of the territory if necessary. On Saturday, Trump was enquired about a recent telephone conversation with … Read more
In August, inflation in Argentina fell to 1.7%, according to the report released on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses. This figure indicates a deceleration from the 2.1% noted in July. It marks the second occurrence in 2026 where the inflation rate has fallen beneath the 2% threshold. It signifies the lowest … Read more
The demand for dollars in Argentina has reverted to levels reminiscent of the market sell-off experienced last year, despite the unexpected stabilising effect of the conflict in Iran on President Javier Milei’s currency policies. In July, Argentines’ acquisitions of US banknotes surged by 35 percent month-on-month, reaching US$3.4 billion. This figure marks the highest monthly … Read more
Throughout history, the relationship between the International Monetary Fund and Latin America and the Caribbean has been turbulent, marked by numerous economic crises and debt defaults. A turning point in this relationship occurred in the early 2000s, when numerous countries from the region annulled their debt with the lender. The conclusion of the pandemic, however, … Read more
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
