Economics

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Government loosens dollar lending rules, raising echoes of 2001 crisis

The government of Argentina has allowed companies that do not generate export revenues to take out loans in dollars.  The goal is to...

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Argentina joins the Pax Silica alliance. What does it mean for the country?

Argentina has joined Pax Silica, the strategic alliance championed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The goal is to build a strategic partnership on...

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Government secures legislative wins with Super RIGI and holdout deal

The ruling coalition scored two key legislative victories on Wednesday as the Chamber of Deputies approved both a new investment incentives regime for...

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IMF says that Argentinas return to debt markets is in Mileis hands

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted the progress made by the Milei government on economic stabilization, falling inflation, and rising reserves. The fund...

Argentine GDP grows a record 2.3% in first quarter of 2026, but investments drop

Argentinas Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 2.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 and 0.7% compared to the final three months of...

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Unemployment hits 7.8% amid rise in informal work

Argentinas unemployment rate stood at 7.8% during the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to a total of 1.1 million people, according to official...

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Government authorizes up to US$5 billion in borrowing under foreign jurisdiction

The government of Argentina has authorized financing operations of up to US$5 billion with international financial institutions, allowing contracts to be placed under...

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The gig economy helps contain unemployment. Its starting to run out of room

Workers in the Argentine gig economy have been growing steadily over the past year due to a decline in formal employment. Based on...

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Argentine consumption falls for sixth consecutive month in May

Private consumption continued its drop rate in May, falling 0.3% month-on-month and 2.2% year-on-year, marking its sixth consecutive annual decline, according to a...

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Argentina surpasses total 2025 trade surplus in first 5 months of the year

Argentina recorded a record trade surplus of US$3.5 billion in May. The trade balance accumulated a surplus of US$11.7 billion during the first...