Argentina ought to persist in its endeavours to stabilise the economy and foster growth; however, it is imperative that the advantages are also extended to the workforce, stated International Monetary Fund spokesperson Julie Kozack on Thursday. Kozack stated that Argentina had achieved “significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability in a very challenging environment.” The official … Read more
President Javier Milei has received encouraging news regarding the outlook for 2027, as preliminary assessments from the agricultural sector indicate a potential record in grain production for the upcoming year. Projected production is 158 million tonnes, according to estimates from the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange, a prominent trade association within the Argentine agricultural sector. This … 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
Chapter Eleven-style bankruptcy proceedings, referred to as Procedimientos Preventivos de Crisis in Argentina, are accelerating. In the first seven months of this year, authorities received as many requests as they did in all of 2025, based on a request for access to public information submitted by Perfil to the Human Capital Ministry. The mechanism employed … 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
Private sector registered employment declined once more as the first half of 2026 came to a close. Labour ministry data indicates that monthly registered employment in the private sector experienced a decline of 0.1% in June, translating to approximately 6,261 fewer jobs compared to May. The year-over-year comparison of formal private-sector employment indicates a decline … Read more
The manufacturing sector experienced significant challenges in July, exacerbating the ongoing crisis that has persisted since the introduction of President Javier Milei’s austerity plan. Official data from the statistics bureau INDEC indicates that industrial activity experienced a decline of 4.9% year-over-year in July. Cumulative decline in 2026 is recorded at 3%. The most alarming figure, … Read more
Reported wages in both the public and private sectors represent some of the most adversely affected indicators since the inauguration of President Javier Milei. Official figures indicate that wages have decreased by 8.2% since November 2023, although there has been a 1.1% recovery over the past three months. This gap is even wider when employing … Read more
President Javier Milei’s decision to tighten sanctions against foreign companies operating in the Sea Lion exploration project around the Malvinas Islands has prompted a response from several international oil companies regarding the matter. In recent days, SLB (formerly known as Schlumberger), Halliburton, and Baker Hughes have declared their intention not to engage in the Sea … Read more
After a 2025 characterised by unprecedented levels of Argentines travelling abroad – and a corresponding record outflow of foreign currency – the latest data indicate a reversal in this trend: a decline in the number of Argentines vacationing overseas, coupled with an increase in the arrival of foreign tourists to the country. In July, the … Read more
