News of default

PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL

Alberto Fernández: We're 'virtually' in default and must renegotiate IMF deal

Today 09:19 Fernández, now the clear favourite to win upcoming presidential elections October 27, laid out his views of the economic situation in a series of newspaper interviews over the weekend.

BLOOMBERG

Fresh turmoil on cards after Dujovne resignation, debt downgrades

Today 08:11 Negative headlines may unleash a fresh bout of market turmoil after a brief respite at the end of last week. Argentina’s global bonds will be the first to react, while the nation’s currency and stock markets remain closed on Monday due to a local holiday.

THE COST OF CRISIS

Argentines continue to pay the price of economic meltdowns

17-08-2019 11:14 While investors, creditors and businesspeople lament the potential departure of Mauricio Macri, many voters – hit by spiralling inflation and the economic downturn – are nostalgic for the days of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her late husband.

by Lucas Robinson

PASO FALL-OUT

Alberto Fernández: 'Two-thirds of the population rejected the government'

13-08-2019 14:39 In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with NET TV, Frente de Todos presidential candidate detailed his views on the economy, Roberto Lavagna, 'la grieta,' his relationship with CFK and Venezuela.

Black monday

Country risk soars, traders dump assets as fears of Argentina default loom

13-08-2019 12:56 The implied probability of an Argentine default over the next five years skyrocketed after Sunday’s shocking blow to President Mauricio Macri’s election campaign.

BLOOMBERG

Alberto Fernández tells markets he won't lead Argentina into default

04-06-2019 12:58 Seeking to reassure investors, presidential hopeful tells reporters he won’t lead the country into default if he wins the presidential election in October.

ECONOMIC TURBULENCE

Analysts: Little risk of 2001-style default

08-09-2018 09:20 According to official estimates, Argentines are holding US $300 billion outside of their country’s financial circuit, mostly in Uruguay and the US.