News of market

Milei wins 13% of vote in City PASO, taking Avanza Libertad into third

13-09-2021 16:00 Candidates from the Avanza Libertad have hailed their party’s results in the PASO primaries, which saw the libertarian alliance finish third in the City and fourth in Buenos Aires Province.

Government speeds up money printing ahead of election

28-07-2021 17:00 Central Bank was printing money for the Treasury at the fastest pace so far this year in July.

Peak meat? High prices and plant-based trends threaten demand

01-07-2021 08:32 Demand for meat is waning across the globe in what could signal the start of a new broad shift away from animal protein. 

Highlights (and low points): Mercosur turns 30

27-03-2021 08:49 A free-trade agreement with the European Union which has yet to be implemented, an imperfect common external tariff, mounted with great difficulty – these factors and others mark the 30-year history of Mercosur, a mosaic of successes and inconclusive challenges.

Economy Ministry to halt Central Bank advances until end of 2020

03-11-2020 12:53 Economy Ministry says it will not ask the Central Bank for temporary advances of cash in November and December and would target local capital markets for financing instead.

Miguel Pesce: ‘A dollar at 130 pesos would inflict unbearable levels of poverty’

26-09-2020 08:45 Following a week of difficult announcements, Central Bank chief Miguel Pesce sits down for a feature-length interview to explain the government’s logic in what he describes as “very arduous situation, aggravated by the action of speculators.” Nevertheless, Pesce remains optimistic over 2021 growth, lower inflation and export possibilities.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Tevez likely to re-sign with Boca – will Centurión be joining him?

25-06-2020 23:29 There may be no date yet for a resumption of top-flight football in Argentina, but that's not stopping Boca Juniors from making moves in the transfer market.

by Dan Edwards

The crazy dream of US$45 oil could become reality in Argentina

07-05-2020 13:12 Brent crude has been practically soaring, touching US$30 in London. But it can’t match the 'criollo' barrel in Argentina, though - US$45 guaranteed, no matter what. That dream price doesn’t actually exist, but it could soon.

Central Bank cuts key interest rate for fifth time since December 10

30-01-2020 21:29 Rate floor cut to 48 percent on Thursday from 50 percent. Central bank chief Miguel Pesce has lowered it from 63 percent since taking office December 10.

Optimistic about the future of Argentina

26-10-2019 08:28 Pessimism is widespread as Argentine assets have fallen off a cliff, and the real question is how big a haircut will Argentina’s creditors have to face.

by Agustino Fontevecchia