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Industry in Argentina wants more RIGI-supplier cooperation

The Argentine Industrial Union (in Spanish, UIA) has introduced a bill to Congress designed to solidify collaborations between domestic firms and foreign capital investing in the nation through the Large Investment Incentives Regime, which is President Javier Milei’s primary investment initiative. While the RIGI includes a clause mandating that 20% of the purchases and contracts … Read more

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Argentina’s GDP jumps 2.3% in Q1 2026, but investments fall

Argentina’s Gross Domestic Product experienced a year-on-year growth of 2.3% in the first quarter of 2026, alongside a 0.7% increase compared to the last quarter of 2025, marking a “new all-time high” for a first quarter, as stated by Economy Minister Luis Caputo. Growth was primarily fuelled by private consumption, which achieved a record high. … Read more

Milei envisions a surge of immigration to the provinces

President Javier Milei anticipates that substantial investments in energy and mining will not only redefine the nation’s productive and export landscape but also alter the living conditions of millions of Argentines. Deregulation and State Transformation Minister Federico Sturzenegger, a cabinet member closely aligned with the president’s economic ideas, has articulated this ambition most clearly. Sturzenegger … Read more

April Data Signals Weakness in Argentine Economy

Following the unprecedented reading in March, private analysts anticipate a contraction this month, driven by declining industrial output, subdued consumption, and a sluggish soybean harvest that is expected to hinder overall activity. Even as Javier Milei’s government emphasised March’s significant increase in economic activity — an all-time high — most private indicators concur that the … Read more

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Argentina’s economy skyrockets in March with broad growth

Economic activity surged in March, reaching a new all-time high with a remarkable growth of 3.5% compared to the previous month and an impressive 5.5% year-on-year. This growth was primarily driven by robust performances in agriculture, industry, and mining. According to the statistics institute INDEC’s Monthly Economic Activity Estimator, it was the largest monthly increase … Read more

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March Sees First Year-on-Year Industry Growth in Nine Months

In March, the Argentine industry exhibited a notable recovery, marking its first year-over-year increase in nine months, with a rise of 5%. According to the Industrial Production Index published on Thursday by the statistics institute INDEC, activity experienced an increase of 3.2% relative to the preceding month. This favorable data mitigated the declines that Argentina’s … Read more

Industry recovers unevenly after first annual rise in eight months

In March, Argentina’s industrial sector experienced a resurgence, breaking an eight-month trend of year-on-year contractions, as reported. Nevertheless, analysts advised prudence in interpreting the significance of a solitary month’s enhancement. The Industrial Production Index indicated a 0.7% increase in factory output compared to March of the previous year, with seasonally adjusted activity rising by 0.8% … Read more

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Monthly economic activity drops the most since Milei entered office

Argentina’s statistics institute INDEC reports that the economy faced its most substantial monthly contraction in February since December 2023. On Wednesday, the government’s statistics agency reported a 2.6% decrease in the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator compared to January. It has reached its lowest point since July 2025. The downturn can be linked to disappointing outcomes … Read more

Economic Activity Sees Largest Drop Since 2023

In February, Argentina’s economy experienced a significant contraction, marking its largest monthly decline since 2023, as both retail and manufacturing sectors face ongoing challenges. Economic activity declined by 2.6 percent from January, significantly underperforming the 0.5 percent decrease projected by source, as reported in government data released on Wednesday. The gross domestic product proxy experienced … Read more

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Argentine Firms Shift from Manufacturing to Importing

A report indicates that several Argentine companies have altered their business models to begin importing products that they previously manufactured. The investigation revealed that the strategic shift suggests significant layoffs and the sale of imported goods in Argentina at prices “well above their import costs.” The report indicates that the transition is observable across multiple … Read more