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
President Javier Milei has invited Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, to visit Argentina at the end of the month. The announcement follows an IMF report that upholds its economic growth forecasts for the country, coinciding with the appointment of an Argentine economist as the fund’s new chief economist. Economy Minister Luis … Read more
Argentina is poised to execute a significant payment on its dollar bonds this week, achieving a milestone that many investors deemed improbable, all while the nation abstains from engaging with global debt markets. The government asserts that it has successfully obtained the necessary funds to fulfil the US$4.3-billion semi-annual obligation, which is divided between principal … Read more
President Javier Milei states that his administration is crafting a mechanism intended to “shut down” the state once budgetary resources are depleted, drawing inspiration from a method distinctive to the United States, where periodic shutdowns have halted federal agencies for extended periods. In an interview on Tuesday with the Neura streaming platform, Milei stated that … Read more
Argentina’s impressive bond rally is poised to face challenges as the upcoming presidential elections reignite worries regarding the nation’s tumultuous economic history, as noted by Pablo Goldberg, an emerging markets portfolio manager at BlackRock Inc. The debt has returned approximately 8.3 percent this year, surpassing any other sovereign in Latin America, following two ratings upgrades … Read more
The utility-rate adjustment implemented by Javier Milei’s government has significantly diminished the purchasing power of lower-income households, thereby hindering the recovery in domestic consumption — and consequently, in economic activity. Utilities have experienced a significant increase, surpassing the average inflation rate since Milei assumed office. The Interdisciplinary Institute of Political Economy has projected that from … Read more
Argentina’s economy contracted in April following a brief recovery in the preceding month, highlighting a pattern of inconsistent growth as President Javier Milei’s term progresses beyond the halfway mark. Economic activity declined by 1.5 percent from March, falling short of the one percent decrease projected by economists, as reported by government data released on Monday. … Read more
The government of Argentina has permitted companies lacking export revenues to secure loans in dollars. The objective is to capitalise on the influx of funds in United States currency that have recently entered the banking system, primarily due to government initiatives aimed at persuading Argentines to convert their hidden dollar savings into the formal economy. … Read more
The ruling coalition achieved two significant legislative successes on Wednesday, with the Chamber of Deputies endorsing a new investment incentives framework for emerging industries, referred to as “Super RIGI,” alongside a resolution with hedge funds possessing bonds from Argentina’s 2001 default. The new Incentive Regime for Large Investments in New Industries (RIGI for New Industries) … Read more