To encourage Argentines to withdraw their savings from the shadow economy and into the legitimate sector with less oversight, the Senate authorised changes to the government’s Fiscal Innocence bill. Less regulation and more tax breaks are part of the overhaul. Last December, the Fiscal Innocence bill was first passed. To prevent punishing residents for hiding … Read more
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
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
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
On Wednesday, Economy Minister Luis Caputo unveiled a plan to boost mortgage lending in Argentina at AR$2 trillion (US$1.3 billion at the official rate). “The 2 trillion pesos we would be auctioning would provide housing solutions for 17,000 to 18,000 families,” he said at a conference on Wednesday morning. The funds will be sourced from … Read more
The Milei administration successfully achieved a fiscal surplus in July, a defining characteristic of its economic strategy. The primary fiscal surplus in the first seven months of 2026 stood at 0.9% of GDP. Overall budget surplus, which includes debt interest payments, was recorded at 0.1% of GDP. “The fiscal surplus, which contributes to macroeconomic stability, … 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
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
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
