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
The United States government has ceased to mask its objective of obstructing closer relations between Argentina and China, and has explicitly intensified its geopolitical strategy. Beyond the exceptionally close relationship between Javier Milei and Donald Trump, the connections between Argentina and the Asian power hold significant importance for the national economy. The geopolitical chessboard appears … Read more
As the election year approaches, a recurring debate regarding the Argentine economy is once again becoming a focal point among market experts. Will the government permit the dollar-peso exchange rate to persist in its ascent, consequently reducing interest rates, or will it opt to sustain elevated yields in pesos to prevent capital flight toward the … Read more
Javier Milei’s administration was compelled to retract another component of its private property legislation prior to its enactment, highlighting the difficulties faced by the Argentine president in drawing private investment to the nation beset by crises. The bill passed the Senate in a 37-33 vote early Friday morning following an extensive debate; however, Milei’s party … Read more
Argentine Industrial Union President Martín Rappallini responded sharply to Economy Minister Luis Caputo following the minister’s severe critique of domestic industries regarding their product pricing. Rappallini remarked that such comments do not “foster the dialogue so desperately needed” during a period of declining industrial activity. Caputo made the remarks last Wednesday while defending his economic … Read more
