News of exchange

Argentina must avoid ‘hot money’ pitfall, top economist says

28-12-2022 18:17 Influential Carlos Melconian details recommendations he is drafting for a more business-friendly government to enact following the 2023 elections.

Argentina’s elaborate ploy to lure tourists has begun

21-12-2022 16:55 In a bid to boost tourism dollars in Argentina, the government is allowing travellers access to an exchange rate that nearly doubles their purchasing power.

Argentina will sign tax info exchange deal with US soon, says AFIP chief

09-11-2022 21:34 Head of Argentina’s tax agency confident that Argentina will sign an agreement with the United States government regarding the exchange of tax information later this month.

Government creates new exchange rate for provincial economies

07-11-2022 17:13 Economy Minister Sergio Massa says government will create new temporary exchange rate for provincial economies.

Qatar and Coldplay: Argentina multiplies its exchange rates

13-10-2022 01:43 The 'dólar Catar' and 'dólar Coldplay' were added to Argentina's exchange control jargon on Wednesday.

New taxes slapped on concerts, spending on cards overseas

12-10-2022 16:04 Aiming to "protect reserves for production and job creation,” the National Government introduces new levies to discourage purchases in dollars with debit and credit cards; New measures affect foreign currency purchases in excess of US$300, trips abroad and luxury goods.

Central Bank hikes interest rates to 75% as inflation nears 100%

15-09-2022 23:17 Central Bank boosts benchmark Leliq rate by 5.5 percentage points to 75% in a bid to prop up its currency and curb inflation.

Argentine soybeans flood market just as US harvests bumper crop

11-09-2022 10:04 Farmers rush to sell stockpiled soybeans this week after Argentina's government implemented a temporary devaluation of the peso intending to spur exports.

Central Bank set to hike rates again on price spike

01-09-2022 01:54 Central Bank set to increase benchmark Leliq rate again next month as annual inflation rises above 70%.

Economy Ministry set to introduce ‘tech dollar’ exchange rate for freelancers

26-08-2022 10:24 Portfolio headed by Sergio Massa is moving forward with plans to introduce a "monotributo tech" exchange rate for freelancers in the knowledge economy.

Argentina’s black-market peso hits record as crisis mounts

20-07-2022 15:31 The unofficial Argentine peso has dropped to a historic low this Tuesday, which has exacerbated the crisis provoked by the resignation of former Economy minister Martín Guzmán earlier this month.

Overnight 20% price jump supercharges inflation crisis

08-07-2022 11:15 Before the peso plunges even further and before retailers can jack up prices further, Argentines are rushing out to buy their essentials as soon as possible. 

The fateful 30th month of the Fernández-Fernández administration

02-07-2022 07:00 President Alberto Fernández has been hit by a crippling run on the peso that has stretched out over several weeks during the 30th month of his Presidency, as an exhausted economic model has failed to generate confidence and Central Bank reserves.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Argentina remains hooked on ‘dollar-dependence’

30-06-2022 00:37 Argentines do their accounts in dollars, traumatised by recurrent economic crises and tormented by the inflation that is eating away at their pockets and is projected to exceed 60% this year.

Volatility roars back to Argentina's FX market on commodities drop

27-04-2022 20:26 Volatility has come roaring back to Argentina’s currency market.

Argentina's tech industry earning billions of dollars off the books

22-04-2022 16:30 Billions of dollars in Argentine technology exports are going unreported as companies and freelance workers skirt currency controls, according to an industry group. 

Argentina’s Central Bank raises key rate to 42.5%

18-02-2022 03:00 Second rate hike this year; IMF staff have called for interest rates in Argentina to exceed annual inflation.

Argentina’s 50% inflation has crypto credit cards booming

16-02-2022 20:41 With inflation surging at a more than 50% annually, cryptocurrency exchange Lemon Cash plans to increase issuance of Bitcoin rewards cards this year.

Argentina takes axe to soy forecast, outpacing USDA's reduction

13-01-2022 15:59 Argentina’s key agriculture areas have been hit by intense and prolonged heat, coupled with little or no rain.

Central Bank hikes rate for first time in a year

07-01-2022 01:41 Argentina raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in over a year as it faces calls from the International Monetary Fund to tighten its monetary policy.