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IMF Leader Extends a Helping Hand to Argentina

The leader of the International Monetary Fund provided a renewed endorsement for Argentina on Friday, aligning with the Trump administration’s initiatives to bolster President Javier Milei ahead of the country’s midterm elections scheduled for later this month. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva indicated that she had discussions with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding “extensive … Read more

Milei’s 48-hour tariff suspension boosts grain exports to record high

President Javier Milei’s temporary suspension of crop export tariffs last week, aimed at bolstering the nation’s finances, triggered an unprecedented surge in bookings. Commodity traders and farmers are currently contending with the repercussions. Milei’s strategy to enhance the supply of dollars in the foreign-exchange market swiftly garnered approximately US$7 billion in planned shipments, as exporters … Read more

Locals drive Argentine bond volatility as Bessent causes chaos

Argentine bonds have reacted sharply to each headline that has appeared on trading screens over the past fortnight, resulting in a significant degree of volatility. Certain investors perceive local traders as the driving force behind numerous market movements, while foreign participants maintain a cautious stance. The nation’s dollar notes, having experienced their most significant rally … Read more

President Javier Milei

Milei wins IMF approval for US$4.7-billion Argentina disbursement

The International Monetary Fund’s executive board has approved a US$4.7-billion disbursement to the government of Argentine President Javier Milei, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The payments are part of a refinanced US$44-billion programme, the lender’s largest, that was beset by uncertainty for months during the election campaign that saw Milei … Read more