Three years into Javier Milei’s presidency, a significant portion of the Argentine economy continues to lag behind the levels of activity and consumption observed prior to his arrival at the Casa Rosada, a situation that appears to be causing concern within the economic team. Even so, the government has consistently rejected the notion of the … Read more
President Javier Milei’s administration is beginning to transition from an exclusive emphasis on combating inflation to a more nuanced approach, as growth, employment, and his approval ratings face challenges in gaining momentum. Argentina’s Central Bank permitted the currency to depreciate over the past three months, while the nation’s Treasury is facilitating increased liquidity in the … 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
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
Economy Minister Luis Caputo has confidently asserted that Argentina will achieve “zero inflation” under President Javier Milei’s administration. Speaking on Sunday, Caputo argued that the key difference between the Milei administration and its predecessors in office is that the current government is “addressing the root cause” of Argentina’s problems, namely that “the country was spending … Read more
The administration of President Javier Milei was pleased to hear that June saw the first monthly inflation rate in Argentina to fall below two percent since August 2025. The most recent numbers provided by the INDEC national statistics department on Tuesday showed a 1.9% increase in prices for June, providing Milei and his staff with … Read more
Argentina’s June inflation fell to 1.9%, according to a study released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses. This figure represents the third consecutive decline, following April’s 2.6% and May’s 2.1%. Furthermore, this marks the first occasion in ten months that the inflation rate has dipped below the 2% threshold. It represents … Read more
President Javier Milei ardently advocated for his administration’s economic direction, called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Central Bank charter, and expressed his anticipations for Argentina’s forthcoming World Cup quarter-final clash with Switzerland on Saturday. In a radio interview with Now 97.9 FM, Milei asserted that his policies have driven economic growth, claiming that consumption … Read more
The International Monetary Fund has expressed approval of the Argentine government’s proposed reform of the Central Bank, which is intended to enhance its independence, according to the institution’s spokeswoman, Julie Kozack, on Thursday. The reform of the Central Bank’s charter is an integral component of the extensive financial reform agenda recently introduced by President Javier … Read more
Argentina’s leading economic officials stated that the nation has managed recent external shocks without compromising its exchange-rate regime or causing significant financial stress, contending that this outcome represents a notable shift from previous crises and demonstrates the resilience of the current policy framework. The message was conveyed by Central Bank Governor Santiago Bausili and Economy … Read more
