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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.

Soaring household defaults rock Argentina’s banks and fintechs

14-05-2026 11:24 A sharp rise in household delinquencies is shaking Argentina’s banks and fintech firm.

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

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

Interest rates collapse in Argentina with Milei stockpiling dollars

19-03-2026 14:02 President Javier Milei’s willingness to let interest rates sink — rather than hatch some plan to offset those transactions — has caught the attention of investors and analysts.

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.

Santander, BBVA, Deutsche lead US$3-billion repo for Argentina

07-01-2026 13:35 Argentina secures US$3-billion loan from a group of international banks to help cover a foreign debt payment; Central Bank reaches a one-year repurchase agreement – or repo – with lenders at rate of 7.4%.

Milei carves path for savers to stop stashing cash under couches

31-12-2025 09:39 President Milei has convinced nearly 300,000 Argentines to declare over US$20 billion in a tax amnesty programme that established that deposits above US$100,000 had to remain untouched in bank or brokerage accounts until January 2026.

Argentina to adjust peso's exchange rate bands in line with inflation

15-12-2025 23:13 President Javier Milei’s government says it will adopt a new monetary framework, adjust the peso’s trading bands in line with inflation and build up Central Bank’s international reserves.

IMF sees Argentina meeting year-end reserves target challenging

04-12-2025 13:32 IMD admits Argentina's bid to build up its foreign reserves and meet end-year accumulation target will be “challenging.”

Argentina looks to ease bank reserve rules to boost liquidity

30-10-2025 15:31 Adjustment would aim to give banks more flexibility in managing their liquidity, though shift will only be marginal.

Peso breaks losing streak amid FX intervention

22-10-2025 13:11 Argentina's peso strengthened, snapping a five-day losing streak amid continued market intervention by both the local and US governments.

Milei running short of dollars as Argentina awaits US lifeline

07-10-2025 16:14 Argentina’s Treasury is burning through its dollar deposits to prop up the peso, with traders estimating it has as little as US$700 million left in its coffers.

Argentina sells dollars for fifth day as Treasury drains reserves

06-10-2025 17:27 Argentina’s government sold around US$450 million in the foreign-exchange market Monday for a fifth straight session as it tried to stem a slide in the peso.

Argentina let peso plunge and then stepped in to contain losses

12-09-2025 11:13 Milei administration allowed peso to weaken this week, while simultaneously moving to prevent the rush out of the currency from turning into a stampede.

Inflation undershot forecast before Buenos Aires Province vote

10-09-2025 21:37 Monthly inflation climbed less than expected, rising 1.9% in August from July.

Milei digs in to defend peso before midterm elections

27-08-2025 11:16 President Javier Milei is ratcheting up his defence of Argentina’s currency ahead of another massive local debt auction.

Milei clashes with top banks amid Argentina’s liquidity squeeze

20-08-2025 08:35 Liquidity measures have stoked tensions between the government and the country’s banks; Discontent became evident during a meeting.

Argentina sells peso bonds abroad for first time since Macri era

28-05-2025 23:49 Milei government says it has raised US$1 billion in first peso-denominated bond issuance in nine years.

Argentina eliminates export duties for thousands of manufactured goods

30-04-2025 21:34 President Javier Milei's government eliminates export duties for thousands of industrial products; Economy Minister Luis Caputo says tax levy was "affecting competitiveness" in announcement hailing the move.