News of massa

Analysts forecast 6% November inflation for Argentina

Yesterdat 11:35 Experts in the private sector believe inflation has cooled slightly from previous month, but it won’t be such a marked slowdown.

by Lorena Rodríguez

BATTLE AGAINST INFLATION

Fuel suppliers join price control scheme with 4% monthly cap

29-11-2022 11:07 Major oil firms sign up to Sergio Massa’s new price control scheme, agreeing to cap increases in a bid to tackle inflation and keep costs at the pump down.

Agriculture

Government moves ahead with second run at ‘soy dollar’ scheme

28-11-2022 12:35 Dólar Soja 2: Government hopes to boost reserves by US$3 billion with a second run at agroindustry-aimed programme.

Central Bank reserves

Argentina to brings back exchange rate that led to IMF exception

26-11-2022 08:01 Economy Minister Sergio Massa to revive 'soy dollar' currency measure to boost soy exports and prop up Central Bank reserves that generated backlash from the International Monetary Fund.

INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO

Emmanuel Álvarez Agis: ‘The challenge is to halt inflation with everybody aboard’

25-11-2022 09:14 Director of PxQ consultants and former deputy economy minister Emmanuel Álvarez Agis on Sergio Massa’s approach, turning down the chance to head the portfolio and the challenges facing Argentina in the next two years.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

THE ECONOMIC INSIDERS

Meet the trio of key players backing Massa at the Economy Ministry

16-11-2022 10:54 Gabriel Rubinstein, Guillermo Michel and Lisandro Cleri are the officials who represent the eyes of Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa. Longtime and low-profile backers of the Tigre leader, their support is unconditional.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Fernández seeking more than words at bilateral with Xi Jingping

14-11-2022 14:37 During his upcoming bilateral meeting with the Chinese premier, Argentina’s president will seek better conditions in the use of currency swaps and be accompanied by Sergio Massa, who wants the relationship to stop being so unequal.

by Rosario Ayerdi

PRECIOS JUSTOS

Massa confirms price controls for 1,400 products on way

11-11-2022 10:40 Economy Minister Sergio Massa reveals that more than 100 companies have signed up to ‘Precios Justos’ price controls scheme, as he admits “the situation is critical.”

BLOOMBERG

Massa discussed Inter-American Development Bank job with US senators

08-11-2022 22:15 US senators discussed with Sergio Massa the possibility of Argentina's economy minister becoming a candidate to lead the Inter-American Development Bank.

ECONOMY & POLITICS

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.

Politics

Eliminating the primaries: Cristina & Alberto’s new face-off

05-11-2022 06:50 The debate regarding the suspension of Argentina’s controversial PASO primaries is dictated by the personal interests of the involved parties.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Sergio Massa: Stuck between Cristina and Kristalina

02-11-2022 17:46 Argentina’s ‘super’ economy minister is torn between the demands of the International Monetary Fund and the wing of the ruling coalition led by Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

by Carlos Claá

DEBT TALKS

Massa: Argentina has reached debt agreement with Paris Club

28-10-2022 15:50 Economy minister Sergio Massa says government has "successfully" reached an agreement with the Paris Club to restructure just under US$2 billion in debt.

Vice-president on warpath

Fernández de Kirchner reignites infighting with inflation jab

26-10-2022 17:37 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner reignites infighting in the ruling coalition by criticising price increases authorised by her own government.

CABINET RESHUFFLE

President reshuffles his pack with ‘militant women’

14-10-2022 09:23 Raquel Olmos takes on Labour portfolio, Victoria Tolosa Paz to helm Social Development Ministry, Ayelén Mazzina becomes Women, Gender & Diversity minister.

BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS

Argentina’s political crisis restarts with ministers leaving

10-10-2022 16:14 Cabinet shake-up, with three ministers departing in as many days, is the latest episode of Argentina’s ongoing political crisis.

IMF DEBT DEAL

IMF board approves review, frees up additional US$3.8 billion in funds

08-10-2022 10:17 International Monetary Fund's board approves a new loan tranche of US$3.8 billion to Argentina; Government granted two waivers.

HUNT FOR GREENBACKS

Massa seeks more dollars, betting everything on 2023

07-10-2022 08:51 Relief from the government’s “soy dollar” twinned with concern because hoarding hard currency will not be so easy in the final months of the year; Minister on course to deliver fiscal deficit of 2.5% of gross domestic product, thus magnifying future political tensions and challenges for an electoral year.

GOVERNMENT & POLICY

Massa unveils export stimulus programme for tech sector

05-10-2022 10:36 Scheme aims to boost technology exports to US$10 billion next year, says economy minister.

Agriculture

'Soy dollar' exports boost Central Bank reserves by US$7.6 billion

01-10-2022 11:31 Sergio Massa's 'soy dollar' exchange rate prompts producers to sell more than US$7.6 billion in grains, boosting Central Bank reserves.

POLITICS

Sergio Massa: from buying time to running out of time

01-10-2022 07:00 No-one should doubt Massa’s courage in taking on the Economy Ministry at a time of extreme crisis, nor his ambition, despite claiming he’s taking his final steps in the political realm. He’s eyeing 2023 and 2027. Both Fernándezes know this, and they don’t like it.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Budget 2023

Budget 2023: Massa projects 2% growth and 60% inflation

28-09-2022 23:10 Gross domestic product will grow 2% in 2023, with the government aiming for a fiscal deficit of 1.9% and annual inflation rate of 60%, according to the draft budget bill unveiled by Economy Minister Sergio Massa.

WHEN ALBERTO MET KRISTALINA

‘Doing well’ – IMF chief backs Argentina's course in meeting with president

19-09-2022 17:05 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva briefs media on “excellent” meeting with President Alberto Fernández; Reiterates praise for Economy Minister Sergio Massa, declaring: “Three ministers, one programme.”

by Rosario Ayerdi

BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS

Inflation spike shows clock is ticking for Sergio Massa

19-09-2022 16:26 Surge in inflation last month underlines the magnitude of the challenge facing Sergio Massa.

ECONOMY

IMF agrees second Argentina loan review, backs US$3.9B payment

19-09-2022 14:33 Multilateral lender reaches staff-level agreement with Argentina over second review, praises "decisive" steps taken by Economy Minister Sergio Massa; Once approved by Fund's executive board, deal paves way for release of US$3.9 billion in funds.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

What do the Kirchnerites think of Massa?

16-09-2022 16:13 Why is Economy Minister Sergio Massa allowed to do what Martín Guzmán wasn’t? And furthermore, is the ex-Tigre mayor doing enough?

by Agustino Fontevecchia

2023 Budget

Government's budget bill forecasts 60% inflation in 2023

16-09-2022 09:01 Argentina's government will forecast inflation hitting 60% in 2023 in its proposed budget, according to sources in Economy Ministry.

FEATURE

Cash-strapped Argentina goes all or nothing on new economy chief

15-09-2022 15:55 New ‘super’ minister has undoubted political clout and scored early wins in Washington – but Sergio Massa’s presidential ambitions depend on avoiding economic meltdown

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

'Inflation tops the list' of Argentina's problem, says IMF director

14-09-2022 09:24 Inflation is the main problem afflicting Argentina's economy, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said Tuesday.

ECONOMY MINISTER IN WASHINGTON

IMF chief praises Massa's 'stabilising plan,' talks over review continue

12-09-2022 22:03 Argentina and the IMF to continue talks over latest disbursement of funds, says multilateral lender’s chief after high-level talks with Sergio Massa.

ECONOMY MINISTER IN WASHINGTON

New economy chief wins IMF praise on first trip

12-09-2022 20:59 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praises "strong steps" Economy Minister Sergio Massa has taken to stabilise the economy following meeting in Washington.

EDITORIAL

For a fistful of dollars

10-09-2022 02:00 The shock of the assassination attempt is quite rightly uppermost in public debate, but the real trends lie elsewhere.

ECONOMY MINISTER ABROAD

In Washington, Massa secures loan boost from World Bank, IDB

09-09-2022 09:42 Argentine delegation meets with officials from the Joe Biden administration and secures vital funding from Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank in lead-up to talks with IMF.

Agriculture

Soy exporters race to exploit new ‘soy dollar’ exchange rate

07-09-2022 17:21 More than two million tons cashed in the first two days of Sergio Massa’s new scheme to boost Central Bank reserves.

MASSA IN THE UNITED STATES

IDB agrees to loan Argentina US$5 billion over this year and next

07-09-2022 12:17 After what appears to be a resetting of the relationship, the Inter-American Development Bank on Tuesday agreed to loan some US$5 billion to Argentina in 2022 and 2023.

MASSA IN THE UNITED STATES

Argentina gets vote of support as IDB boosts loan on Massa trip

07-09-2022 11:31 Economy Minister Sergio Massa wins a major loan commitment from Inter-American Development Bank, a symbolic victory in his bid to restore some confidence.

ECONOMY MINISTER ABROAD

Massa holds first meetings with US government in Washington

06-09-2022 18:05 Economy Minister Sergio Massa meets with officials from the US government as trip to Washington begins in earnest.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Food and fuel price rises put pressure on August inflation figure

03-09-2022 15:34 Most analysts and consultancy firms expect price rises totalled at least 6% last month, with some anticipating a monthly rate that’s closer to 7%.

POLITICS – OPINION

Massa: imagination in power

03-09-2022 13:53 Trips and cuts: Argentina’s new Economy Minister sees his visit to the United States as a milestone of his stewardship.

by Roberto García

AGRICULTURE

Government eyes FX incentive for soy exporters in bid for dollars

01-09-2022 01:44 Government may introduce temporary exchange rate for soy exporters in September in a bid to boost its dollar holdings and Central Bank's cash reserves.

IMF QUARTERLY REVIEW

Next round of IMF talks complicated by weak reserves

26-08-2022 11:09 In September, Argentina will sit down with the IMF to discuss the objectives pledged for the second half of the year. Two variables will be under the microscope: inflation and the Central Bank’s level of dollar support. The technocrats responding to Kristalina Georgieva will not accept creative accountancy. Agreements with foreign banks to beef up reserves are on the cards.

MASSA’S TRIP TO WASHINGTON

Report: Argentina may request new loan from IMF’s ‘resilience’ trust

25-08-2022 17:00 Planning for Economy Minister Sergio Massa’s trip to the United States ramps up, with IMF talks leading the agenda.

ECONOMY MINISTRY

Gabriel Rubinstein appointed economic planning secretary

22-08-2022 10:38 Massa taps ex-central banker to craft response to economic crisis.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Argentina taps ex-central banker to craft response to crisis

22-08-2022 10:14 Sergio Massa taps Gabriel Rubinstein as secretary of economic planning. Veteran economic will help craft the policy response to currency slump and runaway inflation.

opinion and analysis

Blame the rich

19-08-2022 17:31 Weirdly enough it seems that several of the major constituents of the Frente de Todos have acknowledged that, at least for the time being, they are all in the same boat. And that boat appears adrift at sea.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

GOVERNMENT & POLICY

Massa trails new policy announcements to business leaders, investors

19-08-2022 14:28 Economy minister delivers keynote speech at Council of the Americas summit in the capital; Social plans, public employment and other economic announcements are on the way, he tells US investors.

EDITORIAL

Biting (or braving) the bullet

19-08-2022 13:24 The renunciation of populist utility bill freezes should be hailed. The Frente de Todos government is at least knocking on the door of the real world even if it has yet to make an entrance.

Bloomberg

Argentine bond rebound stalls as new minister faces a mountain to climb

18-08-2022 16:53 Initial market confidence in Sergio Massa has faltered. New “super” minister must prove he can turn his promises to slow inflation into reality, as debt rebound decelerates.

ELECTRICITY, GAS, WATER SERVICES

Subsidies slashed – sharp rises coming for more than four million households

17-08-2022 13:05 Government hopes to save US$3.2 billion in 2023 with partial removal of subsidies for electricity, gas and water services; New Energy Secretary Flavia Royón announces a plan to trim assistance for the wealthiest, starting September.

EDITORIAL

Credibility gap the widest of all

13-08-2022 06:52 Massa is widely assumed to model his ambitions on Brazil’s Fernando Henrique Cardoso but even subordinating all else to that goal does not automatically make his policies more predictable.

News of massa

Analysts forecast 6% November inflation for Argentina

Fuel suppliers join price control scheme with 4% monthly cap

Government moves ahead with second run at ‘soy dollar’ scheme

Argentina to brings back exchange rate that led to IMF exception

Emmanuel Álvarez Agis: ‘The challenge is to halt inflation with everybody aboard’

Meet the trio of key players backing Massa at the Economy Ministry

Fernández seeking more than words at bilateral with Xi Jingping

Massa confirms price controls for 1,400 products on way

Massa discussed Inter-American Development Bank job with US senators

Government creates new exchange rate for provincial economies

Eliminating the primaries: Cristina & Alberto’s new face-off

Sergio Massa: Stuck between Cristina and Kristalina

Massa: Argentina has reached debt agreement with Paris Club

Fernández de Kirchner reignites infighting with inflation jab

President reshuffles his pack with ‘militant women’

Argentina’s political crisis restarts with ministers leaving

IMF board approves review, frees up additional US$3.8 billion in funds

Massa seeks more dollars, betting everything on 2023

Massa unveils export stimulus programme for tech sector

'Soy dollar' exports boost Central Bank reserves by US$7.6 billion

Sergio Massa: from buying time to running out of time

Budget 2023: Massa projects 2% growth and 60% inflation

‘Doing well’ – IMF chief backs Argentina's course in meeting with president

Inflation spike shows clock is ticking for Sergio Massa

IMF agrees second Argentina loan review, backs US$3.9B payment

What do the Kirchnerites think of Massa?

Government's budget bill forecasts 60% inflation in 2023

Cash-strapped Argentina goes all or nothing on new economy chief

'Inflation tops the list' of Argentina's problem, says IMF director

IMF chief praises Massa's 'stabilising plan,' talks over review continue

New economy chief wins IMF praise on first trip

For a fistful of dollars

In Washington, Massa secures loan boost from World Bank, IDB

Soy exporters race to exploit new ‘soy dollar’ exchange rate

IDB agrees to loan Argentina US$5 billion over this year and next

Argentina gets vote of support as IDB boosts loan on Massa trip

Massa holds first meetings with US government in Washington

Food and fuel price rises put pressure on August inflation figure

Massa: imagination in power

Government eyes FX incentive for soy exporters in bid for dollars

Next round of IMF talks complicated by weak reserves

Report: Argentina may request new loan from IMF’s ‘resilience’ trust

Gabriel Rubinstein appointed economic planning secretary

Argentina taps ex-central banker to craft response to crisis

Blame the rich

Massa trails new policy announcements to business leaders, investors

Biting (or braving) the bullet

Argentine bond rebound stalls as new minister faces a mountain to climb

Subsidies slashed – sharp rises coming for more than four million households

Credibility gap the widest of all

One person died on an Antarctic cruise due to a giant wave in southern Argentina

Scaloni: ‘If you think Australia will be easy you're wrong’

Julián Álvarez: the 'Spider’ delivers Argentina’s lethal bite

Atlético Tucumán midfielder dies after training collapse

Mercosur in open conflict ahead of summit showdown

Green Card: cómo obtenerla sin tener una oferta laboral o inversión

Cecilia Moreau enfureció contra Juntos por el Cambio: "Soy mujer, no retrasada"

"Dejá de trabajar": García Moritán quiso ver el partido con Ofelia Fernández y no la encontró

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