Newly imposed liquidity measures aimed at containing a nascent peso sell-off have stoked tensions between President Javier Milei and the country’s banks, a sector that was largely aligned with his policy goals but now sees its profitability under threat. Bankers argue that the new provisions, which require institutions to hit reserve requirements on a daily … Read more
Investors are increasingly allocating capital to Argentina’s local markets, capitalizing on the significant depreciation of the peso and the decline in domestic bonds to enhance their exposure to the nation’s assets. Vontobel Asset Management has engaged in the acquisition of Boncer bonds, which are inflation-linked notes issued by the government. Meanwhile, Neuberger Berman has taken … Read more
Argentina’s government blames local banks, big industry, and the establishment for the third currency run of its administration. Milei sees it as a political attack on his economic plan. Heidentifies his scapegoats for the turbulent conditions affecting monetary markets at the end of the month. In addition to the well-known “Kukas” (which are relatively straightforward … Read more
Argentina’s peso exhibited a notable appreciation on Thursday following the announcement by authorities regarding an increase in reserve requirements for banks. This move is aimed at bolstering the currency in the wake of a significant local debt auction that did not meet market expectations. The central bank has raised reserve requirements by five percentage points … Read more
Javier Milei’s reforms have introduced a degree of stability to Argentina’s previously tumultuous foreign exchange market, garnering commendations from investors. However, the overhaul is simultaneously driving the most significant wave of corporate defaults observed since the pandemic. Local borrowing costs are experiencing a significant increase, particularly impacting companies that rely heavily on the peso. Many … Read more
A sharp rise in borrowing costs comes as the government prepares for a peso debt auction Wednesday to roll over US$17.4 billion in maturities, or a third of the economy’s money. On Monday, yields on the Argentine government’s short-term notes reached unprecedented levels, occurring merely two days prior to an auction by the Treasury that … Read more
Following Economy Minister Luis Caputo’s call for Argentines to withdraw their dollars and “remonetise” the economy without answering questions, experts worry about legal and tax consequences. Argentina’s government is implementing new deregulatory measures that will enable individuals to utilize US dollars held outside the banking system without the need to disclose the source of these … Read more
Amid a dollar shortage, President Javier Milei’s announcement of a permanent reduction in farm export duties emphasizes the importance of facilitating hard currency flow in foreign exchange markets, potentially at the expense of fiscal accounts. The initiative seeks to encourage liquidations to mitigate exchange rate pressures in the lead-up to the midterms, thereby impacting tax … Read more
Francisco González Galé was pleasantly surprised by the sense of belonging he experienced while fulfilling his children’s desires earlier this year with a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, having traveled from Buenos Aires. The 46-year-old Argentine lawyer previously traveled to the US once every few years; however, he has already made two trips … Read more
In July peso fell more than 12%, the largest monthly drop since Milei devalued it in December 2023. Argentina’s peso experienced a significant decline on Thursday, marking the most challenging month since President Javier Milei implemented its devaluation in 2023. This downturn coincides with an increasing demand for dollars, juxtaposed with a diminishing supply from … Read more