News of economy

Milei’s party steers 2026 Budget bill through Senate

26-12-2025 22:01 Upper house votes in favour of President’s 2026 Budget bill; Government backed by pro-dialogue lawmakers and handful of Peronists.

The physics of power in Milei’s Argentina

26-12-2025 07:50 As the year enters its final stretch, spectators are looking to the Milei administration in order to figure out whether it will be able to deliver on multiple fronts, particularly whether it will manage to build a consensus in Congress.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Milei’s chainsaw slashes 50 trillion pesos in spending

23-12-2025 16:35 Data from the IARAF institute shows government has cut almost US$8 billion in spending since taking office – and President Milei is going for more, saying he will readjust spending even if 2026 Budget is approved.

Argentines pile into short-term bonds to dodge FX controls

23-12-2025 16:16 Domestic businesses and investors are paying a premium to stock up on dollars in a creative effort to sidestep currency controls.

Economy grew less than expected before midterms

22-12-2025 18:03 Argentina’s economy grew less than expected in October in the face of a market sell-off.

Mercosur wants on-the-fence EU to know it has other options

21-12-2025 08:48 As the European Union struggles to complete a trade deal with Mercosur, competitors eyeing South America’s consumer market and vast mineral resources are taking note.

Lula paves way for postponement of EU-Mercosur trade deal signing

18-12-2025 16:51 After call with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Brazil president says will present proposed EU trade deal postponement to Mercosur at weekend summit.

CGT leads first rally against Milei’s labour reform bill

18-12-2025 16:43 Demonstration called by labour federation draws thousands to Plaza de Mayo.

Milei stymies wild peso swings as he resets Argentine FX policy

18-12-2025 01:34 The Central Bank’s FX desk is about to play a more prominent role as President Javier Milei seeks to accumulate reserves.

S&P lifts Argentina rating, sees nation more able to repay debt

18-12-2025 01:14 S&P’s score for Argentina is now on a par with Moody’s Ratings and Fitch Ratings. 

Darío Wassermann named new president of Banco Nación

17-12-2025 13:01 New head of leading public bank closely linked to Presidential Chief-of-Staff Karina Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo;

Milei gives in to IMF pressure and opens door to inflation risk

17-12-2025 12:50 Economic team has relinquished price deceleration as its overriding priority in an effort to break through the floor of Argentina’s country risk rating, but new strategy faces market scepticism over government’s financing capacity.

by Eugenia Muzio

Economy grew less than expected in third quarter

16-12-2025 21:57 Argentina’s economy expanded less than expected in the third quarter in the face of a market sell-off and sluggish activity.

Milei sends Glacier Protection Law reform bill to Congress

16-12-2025 21:30 Argentina's government targets approval by end of year, despite environmental pushback; New rules would loosen projections for glaciers and pass responsibility for mining projects to provincial administrations.

Showdown looms as EU-Mercosur deal nears finish line

15-12-2025 13:47 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen due in Brazil on Monday for talks to finalise landmark pact with Mercosur blocof Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Halfway to heaven?

13-12-2025 06:30 The Milei Presidency at its halfway mark can most charitably be described as a work in progress.

Inflation picked up more than expected after key vote

11-12-2025 16:37 Inflation accelerated for the third straight month even after President Javier Milei’s midterm victory.

Warning sign for Milei as inflation creeps up to monthly 2.5%

11-12-2025 16:29 Disappointment for Milei as INDEC data shows hikes accelerated last month, led by increases in food and non-alcoholic beverages; Prices up 27.9% in first 11 months of the year, 31.4% year-on-year.

Argentina’s dollar bond sale tests foreign demand under Milei

10-12-2025 15:39 A bond sale planned for Wednesday may be a small step for Argentina’s government at home, but a major move toward a potential return to international debt markets.

Milei kicks off second half of term with stronger hand in Congress

10-12-2025 15:20 President has gained ground in Congress after October’s midterm elections but lacks firm majorities; Key reforms still hinge on delicate negotiations with governors and rivals.