News of economy

Caputo sees strong recovery, rismisses recession odds

16-10-2026 13:18 Argentina’s economy minister says he expects a strong rebound in the fourth quarter of the year, dismissing the chances of a recession.

‘Confident’ Milei touts investment, predicts election win

15-10-2026 22:21 President talks up investment opportunities while admitting constraints in speech to US investors, business leaders; Defends reforms despite IMF’s downward growth projection.

by Santiago del Carril

Rio Tinto sees lithium output impacted by Argentina rainfall

14-10-2026 14:41 Rio Tinto Group says its annual lithium output has been impacted by weather in Argentina

Argentina eyes tapping China swap to cover 2027 financing needs

14-10-2026 14:30 Milei administration may look to tap currency swap line with China if it can’t refinance dollar-denominated bonds under local law.

Argentina gets taste of global data-centre boom

10-10-2026 06:53 Argentina has 67 registered data centres, including 13 announced projects, with 52 operational; Government eyes billions in digital infrastructure investment but concerns mount over energy use, water consumption and job creation.

by Giselle Leclercq

State water utility AySA to return to private hands in US$340-million deal

08-10-2026 12:26 Four-firm consortium linked to businessman Mauricio Filiberti beats off rival bid as Milei government secures win for privatisation drive.

Sluggish August points to technical recession

07-10-2026 17:37 Economy is on track to enter a technical recession after a lukewarm recovery in August, data shows.

Poll: Unemployment now top concern as households struggle financially

07-10-2026 14:48 Lack of jobs has overtaken rising prices and utility bills as the country's main problem, according to a new national survey by Management & Fit consultancy firm.

by María Lorena Rodríguez

The best Argentina needs a better Milei

03-10-2026 00:01 A convincing re-election would need a much better Milei than the one we are getting, one who is less concerned about being right and more about empathising with the people he is meant to represent.

by Marcelo J. García

IMF urges Argentina to extend benefits of growth to workers

01-10-2026 19:42 International Monetary Fund backs Milei administration’s economic strategy but calls for benefits of growth to be shared more evenly, including among workers.

Argentina’s stock rally narrows to oil as rest of economy slows

30-09-2026 15:11 Gap between energy stocks and the rest of the economy has been widening since Milei won congressional midterm elections in 2025.

Argentina announces agreement with Japan to open up beef exports

30-09-2026 12:45 Deal clears sanitary hurdles for exports from Argentina’s main cattle-producing regions, although shipments still await Japanese inspection.

Milei heads to Paris to court investment, meet Macron

28-09-2026 12:02 Latest edition of 'Argentina Week' roadshow in France; President leads a major delegation of governors and officials to France as government seeks investment amid economic slowdown.

Government extends Aeropuertos Argentina concession to 2049

28-09-2026 11:09 President Javier Milei’s government agrees deal with Aeropuertos Argentina to extend concession for 35 national airports until 2049, with further seven-year option; Agreement requires additional US$600-million investment in infrastructure by end of 2031.

Revolut wins Argentina Central Bank approval, plans 2027 launch

25-09-2026 09:26 Approval allows fintech firm to move ahead with preparations for a commercial launch in Argentina next year.

Economic activity records biggest monthly fall since pandemic

24-09-2026 18:12 Economic activity plunged 2.9% in July from previous month, biggest fall since pandemic; Down 1.4% year-on-year, reports INDEC.

OECD cuts Argentina's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%

23-09-2026 11:13 Global economy proving more resilient than expected despite the Middle East conflict, says OECD; Weaker forecasts for Argentina and much of Latin America reflect mounting energy, inflation and climate risks.

Milei’s US trade deal under threat as Argentina demands better terms

22-09-2026 11:26 Milei government tells Trump administration it doesn't have the votes in Congress to ratify bilateral trade agreement signed last February and are seeking renegotiation of the terms.

Argentina's economy contracted in second quarter, official data shows

18-09-2026 09:30 Economy shrinks 0.6% from the first quarter; Private consumption and investment down, annual growth remains at 2%.

Unemployment in Argentina reaches 7.9%, highest level since 2021

17-09-2026 17:24 Unemployment figure represents jobless people available for work and actively seeking employment as a percentage of the economically active.