BEYOND THE HEADLINES Breaking the bank 30-05-2026 05:56 Today the widespread acceptance of the inevitability of central banks is based on the belief that every nation has one. Almost inevitable, then, but desirable? by Michael Soltys
ANALYSING ARGENTINA Choose your own Argentina 30-05-2026 05:27 Depending on which data you look at, you get a different Argentina. The main political question for the next year is whether the two Argentinas will begin to converge or drift further apart. by Marcelo J. García
POLITICS & ECONOMY ‘Lower inflation, stronger growth’ on way, Milei tells investors 28-05-2026 21:55 President again lashes out at opposition and media in speech to investors; La Libertad Avanza leader calls on nation to “embrace the ideas of freedom and finally bury the ideas of populism.”
TRACKING INVESTMENT Chau GPT? No trace of mega-billion-dollar AI project announced before elections 28-05-2026 15:59 In October 2025, a fortnight before Argentina's midterm elections, US tech company OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, signed a letter of intent to build a massive artificial intelligence data centre in Argentina’s Patagonia region. More than six months on, the project has not even been presented to the government. by Agustina Bordigoni
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND IMF approves about US$1bn disbursement for Argentina in fresh win for Milei 22-05-2026 14:43 Executive board approved the funds after IMF staff finished the second review of Argentina’s US$20-billion debt deal.
IMF PROGRAMME IMF board signs off on Argentina's latest review 22-05-2026 14:27 International Monetary Fund’s executive board signs-off on latest quarterly review and waivers; Imminent US$1-billion disbursement in fresh funds.
BONDS & MARKETS Only in Argentina: Junk-rated bonds yield less than US treasuries 22-05-2026 14:10 Byzantine financial rules, like restrictions on lending and moving money overseas, are still creating distortions in Argentina’s capital markets.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS Argentina in talks to extend repo maturities beyond election 22-05-2026 13:52 President Javier Milei’s government is in talks with banks to collapse the three repos it negotiated since 2025 into a single one worth at least US$5 billion due in 2028 or later.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economic activity rebounds: March data shows 3.5% jump 21-05-2026 16:57 Economic activity rebounded in March, increasing above analysts’ expectations; INDEC reports 3.5% growth from previous month, 5.5% improvement in annual comparison.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Eonomy picked up much more than expected in March 21-05-2026 16:46 Argentina’s economy rebounded much more than expected in March after a sharp slump in February.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Argentina’s surge in foreign reserves risks reigniting inflation 21-05-2026 14:33 The Milei administration's biggest policy achievement has been the taming of hyperinflation and the last thing officials want to see is for prices to start soaring again.
Dredging bid row KKR consortium warns White House of ‘bias’ in US$10bn Argentina auction 19-05-2026 21:30 A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complains to Trump administration, alleging in unfair conditions in bidding process for pivotal contract in Argentina.
Interview Luis Caputo predicts ‘Milei will win 2027 election by landslide in first round’ 19-05-2026 11:05 Economy Minister Luis Caputo says President Javier Milei “will win the 2027 election by a landslide in the first round.”
ANALYSIS Inflation slowed in April for first time in 11 months 14-05-2026 16:54 Transport saw the biggest price increases with 4.4% on higher fuel costs, followed by education.
DEBT & MARKETS Argentina upgrade seen opening narrow window for debt sale 11-05-2026 13:02 Fitch Rating’s decision to raise Argentina's credit score is fuelling bets that the country will get another shot at tapping international markets.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Milei government sees financial reasons to be cheerful 06-05-2026 22:45 President Javier Milei’s economic team sees a change in trend with external traction and lower interest rates. Experts and analysts speculate about sustainability of the model, income shock and Central Bank’s theory about a crisis of arrears. by Eugenia Muzio
RATINGS AGENCY Boost for Milei as Fitch lifts Argentina's credit rating to B- 05-05-2026 20:52 Fitch raises Argentina's credit rating one notch, citing the country's improved fiscal picture and its progress on economic reforms.
IMF & ARGENTINA Dollar shortage still looms after Argentina buys time at IMF 17-04-2026 17:27 Argentina has bought time, but the government still faces a hard-currency shortage that it'll have to tackle before elections next year.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Smelling a drop of blood in the water 17-04-2026 16:17 Losing control of the digital discourse for Milei is akin to losing the streets for a traditional Peronist politician of the 21st-century. by Agustino Fontevecchia
FRESH FINANCING IDB joins World Bank in backing debt refinancing plan 17-04-2026 14:05 Multilateral support builds as government seeks cheaper refinancing ahead of July debt maturities.
OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON Argentina now more resilient to external shocks, top officials say 16-04-2026 23:52 Economy Minister Luis Caputo and Central Bank chief Santiago Bausili tell audience in Washington that Argentina's FX regime held firm, marking a break from past crises. by Santiago del Carril
INTERNATIONAL FINANCING World Bank lines up US$2bn shield for Argentina’s debt refinancing 16-04-2026 16:01 Proposed backing could lower borrowing costs; Milei administration faces major July repayments and is seeking fresh international support.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCING Argentina in talks for US$2-billion loan backed by World Bank 16-04-2026 12:48 Argentina negotiating US$2-billion loan with private banks backed by guarantees from World Bank institutions.
IMF AGREEMENT Trump support collides with IMF caution over Argentina programme 16-04-2026 10:18 “Outstanding measures” required before the deal is taken to the Board. Trump’s support and pressure contrasts with a technical team that has worsened Argentina's inflation outlook and is calling for greater exchange-rate flexibility. by Eugenia Muzio
BONDS & MARKETS Luis Caputo says Argentina has cheaper funding options than bond sale 15-04-2026 22:56 Economy Minister Luis Caputo tells investors in Washington that President Javier Milei’s government won’t need to tap global capital markets this year thanks to cheaper financing options.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF reaches agreement with Argentina on loan programme review 15-04-2026 18:41 International Monetary Fund and Argentina agree deal unlocking US$1 billion in fresh funds; Technicians sign off on state figures in second review; Fund praises fiscal progress as inflation concerns persist.
ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY Iran war sets back Milei’s zero-inflation promise 15-04-2026 18:02 US war with Iran threatens to upend Milei’s promise to tame monthly inflation to below one percent by the middle of this year.
AMCHAM SUMMIT 2026 Milei vows to stay course, tackles ‘bad’ inflation data head-on in AmCham speech 14-04-2026 19:37 President confronts negative inflation data head-on at AmCham Summit in Buenos Aires, defending austerity measures, insisting inflation “will plummet” and vowing to remain on his economic course. by James Grainger
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Inflation picked up more than expected on energy shock 14-04-2026 17:35 Inflation picked up more than expected in March as prices at the pump rose sharply on the Iran war and as education costs surged.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Inflation continues to accelerate: consumer prices rose 3.4% in March 14-04-2026 15:17 Highest monthly increase since March 2025; Prices rose 3.4% last month and have risen 32.6% over last 12 months.
IMF PROGRAMME Argentina to reach IMF staff agreement as early as this week 14-04-2026 09:05 Argentina expected to reach IMF staff-level agreement on second review of US$20-billion programme as early as this week.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Cabinet chiefs past and present 11-04-2026 07:38 The Cabinet chief’s role as whipping boy can be traced back to the post’s origins in the 1995 constitutional reform. by Michael Soltys
economy Argentina tweaks FX rules after cost of getting dollars out surges 10-04-2026 12:29 Milei government issues new rules for investors moving money out of the country after increased use of the parallel foreign-exchange market drove cost of trades up.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Milei pleads for patience as growth slows and approval falls 10-04-2026 12:20 “We know that the last months were hard. That’s why we’re asking for patience. This is the right path," says President Milei in social media post.
YPF NATIONALISATION CASE Mystery surrounding Burford’s hidden YPF litigation partners grows 07-04-2026 12:03 Over and above the forfeited gains of the law office that litigated against Argentina, the big losers of the recent New York Court of Appeals ruling over the nationalisation of YPF are the investors who bought up part of the suit. The story of a trial which still shrouds identities – a mystery only a US judge will be able to elucidate. by Carlos Burgueño
MARKETS & BONDS Argentina looks to global debt markets to finance energy boom 07-04-2026 10:41 Corporate borrowers are turning to global debt markets to fund an energy-driven expansion.
ENERGY & GAS Argentina to maintain petrol prices in shift for free-market Milei 02-04-2026 12:11 Argentina’s state-run energy firm YPF SA will keep petrol prices at the pump steady for 45 days, says state energy firm's CEO Horacio Marín.
Economic indicators Poverty fell to lowest since 2018 under Milei 31-03-2026 19:05 Poverty in Argentina fell to the lowest level since the first half of 2018 in another victory for President Javier Milei.
economy Argentina’s US$150-million bond sale prices risk after Milei’s term 28-03-2026 18:58 Argentina sells US$150 million of a bond denominated in dollars; Government gauges investor appetite for financing beyond Milei's first term.
MARKETS & BONDS Argentina rating upgrade hinges on reserve build-up, Fitch says 27-03-2026 10:29 Argentina’s path to a credit rating upgrade depends on the sustained build-up of foreign-currency reserves, says top exec at Fitch Ratings.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Caputo cheers ‘all-time high’ as INDEC data shows rise in economic activity in January 26-03-2026 21:34 Milei and Caputo cheer news that economy grew in line with expectations; Activity in first month of the year up 1.9% year-on–year, by more than 8% from two years ago.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Crypto-scandal: Novelli and Milei’s US$5-million $LIBRA deal 21-03-2026 00:02 To President Milei’s favour, he’s not the first top-level public official to use his position for personal benefit. But according to his terminology, such behaviour is one of the prime definitions of the caste. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Economic indicators Milei cheers as INDEC says economy grew 4.4% in 2025 20-03-2026 17:40 Milei dedicates annual figure to corrupt “business cronies” and “corrupt politicians”; GDP rose 2.1 percent year-on-year in the final quarter of last year.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Adorni is breaking his back 14-03-2026 06:00 From his press conference pulpit, Adorni has lashed out against the caste, against Kirchnerism and anyone and anything that didn’t see the state as an obstacle to individual freedom, corrupting those who went near. How could a stalwart of Milei’s anarcho-libertarian gang abuse his position of power for personal privilege? by Agustino Fontevecchia
MARKETS – ANALYSIS Argentina missed early window to sell bonds, investors say 11-03-2026 17:33 Investors say Milei government may have missed a window to return to debt markets in January after deeming it too expensive.
ENERGY, FINANCE & GEOPOLITICS Milei reactivates dams, consolidating strategic rapprochement with China 11-03-2026 09:36 Argentina’s government has confirmed that work on the hydroelectric complex on the Santa Cruz river – which has been paralysed since Javier Milei came to power – has resumed. The project, integrally financed by Chinese banks and implemented by the Gezhouba company, returns to the agenda amid an uptick in the relations between Buenos Aires and Beijing. by Carlos Burgueño
MARKETS Argentina’s bond rally limited by junk label, war fallout 10-03-2026 11:11 As President Milei meets investors in New York in a bid to attract interest in Argentina, the momentum behind the country’s bonds has largely stalled.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Top Argentina official resigned after return to markets shelved 05-03-2026 16:40 Alejandro Lew was only appointed to the position last November to spearhead Argentina’s return to international markets.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS Milei: Dominant in decay 28-02-2026 06:01 The improved macroeconomic situation must eventually translate into better opportunities for a majority of the people. by Agustino Fontevecchia
POLITICS & CONGRESS Milei to outline reform push in Congress speech 26-02-2026 21:37 Riding high off approval of EU-Mercosur deal and progress on amendments to Glacier Protection Law, President will address Legislative Assembly – and the nation – in a primetime speech Sunday night.