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
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
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