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
Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated that Javier Milei’s administration has not dismissed the possibility of issuing international debt on Wall Street within the next two years, although he emphasised that it is “an option, not a goal.” During the presentation of the 2026-2027 financing plan on Monday, Caputo emphasised that the decision is not an … 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
Argentina’s government has sanctioned up to US$5 billion in new dollar-denominated borrowing as the nation seeks to obtain funding supported by multilateral institutions in anticipation of forthcoming debt obligations. The decree, signed by President Javier Milei and Cabinet members, establishes a legal framework for future financing transactions, with contracts governed by New York law and … Read more
In an effort to help Argentina’s struggling economy get access to global capital markets, the World Bank announced on Tuesday that it was providing guarantees to grant the country access to up to US$2 billion in commercial loans. Argentina, burdened by debt, faces private debt obligations exceeding US$4 billion that are set to mature in … Read more
Credit rating agency Moody’s has elevated Buenos Aires City’s debt rating to “AAA,” marking it as the sole Argentine region to achieve this highest classification by the agency. According to the report published on Tuesday, the upgrade was based on the city’s fiscal and financial performance, as well as improvements in its maturity profile. City … Read more
President Javier Milei’s administration was on the verge of achieving Argentina’s lowest country-risk rating since assuming power — a crucial step for accessing international debt markets — but recent data from the U.S. seems to have derailed those ambitions once more. On Friday, the Bureau of Labour Statistics unveiled its latest monthly count of new … Read more
Argentine provinces are accessing global bond markets at the quickest rate in almost ten years, while the federal government remains focused on short-term debt in the domestic market due to investor concerns regarding the upcoming 2027 elections. Chubut, Cordoba, and other provinces, together with Buenos Aires City, have collectively issued bonds amounting to US$2.3 billion … Read more
Global financial volatility — particularly the fluctuations in the U.S. Treasury market, a key indicator of the global economy — poses a significant threat to one of the Argentine government’s primary objectives: re-entering international debt markets. “The current level of long-term U.S. bond yields is significant as it signifies a transition in the global cost … Read more
Argentina’s recent credit upgrade is stimulating speculation that the nation may have another opportunity to access international markets following a missed chance in early 2026. According to investors, Fitch Rating’s decision to elevate the country’s credit score to ‘B-‘ may drive spreads back toward the multi-year lows observed in January. President Javier Milei may find … Read more