News of november 14

Inflation spikes to 92% as economic growth picks up

16-12-2022 14:21 Utilities and communications led price increases during the month, while food, the largest category, increased the least, according to official data.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Inflation slowed to 4.9% in November – lowest figure in nine months

15-12-2022 23:44 According to the INDEC national statistics bureau, prices have increased by 92.4% over the past 12 months; Monthly rate for November less than expected, while quarterly economic growth picked up before government renewed price control scheme

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Argentina sees inflation bouncing back slightly in December

15-12-2022 16:58 Argentina’s Central Bank forecast monthly inflation to accelerate slightly in December on seasonal effects but that won’t derail a disinflation process expected for the country during early 2023, a top policymaker said.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina's national team to prepare for World Cup in Abu Dhabi

02-06-2022 08:46 Argentina will be based in Abu Dhabi ahead of this year's World Cup finals in Qatar after AFA signs agreement that will see SuperCopa Argentina finals played in the UAE from 2023 to 2026.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Pieces are falling into place for in-form Argentina ahead of Qatar 2022

01-04-2022 16:39 The Albiceleste is united, playing spectacular football at times and by all accounts having a great time doing it, and that is the sentiment that must be transmitted from here until the World Cup itself.

by Dan Edwards

Qatar 2022 World Cup

Scaloni has 'no complaints' over World Cup draw

01-04-2022 16:37 Argentina coach admits World Cup draw could have been a lot worse after being paired with Mexico, Poland and Saudi Arabia.

Qatar 2022 World Cup

World Cup draw: Argentina to face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland

01-04-2022 15:33 Argentina will face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland at Qatar 2022 this November, after Friday's World Cup draw in Doha.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Economy grew 10.3% year-on-year in first 11 months of 2021

25-01-2022 19:03 GDP rose 10.3% year-on-year between January and November 2021, reveals national statistics bureau.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina’s economy expanded more than expected in November

25-01-2022 18:29 Economic activity rose 1.7% from October, the fastest pace since June and above analysts’ expectations for a 0.9% expansion.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Inflation slowed to 2.5% in November, reveals INDEC

14-12-2021 22:56 Price increases slowed from previous month yet have risen 45.4% since January and by 51.2% over the last year, according to official data.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina inflation cools as IMF eyes monetary policy shift

14-12-2021 17:49 Inflation cooled last month as the government’s strategy to tackle persistently high prices becomes a focal point of negotiations with the IMF.

COMMUNITY

Remembrance Day: Tributes paid to fallen at British Cemetery

12-11-2021 22:29 The Buenos Aires British Cemetery hosted a Remembrance Day event this November 11, attended by representatives from several entities from the British community.

by John Hunter

MIDTERM ELECTIONS 2021

Midterm elections 2021: Pollsters forecast similar results to PASO

10-11-2021 16:01 Seven of Argentina’s top pollsters agree that the numbers won’t change much from the primaries, though there will be some differences. Some see the government pulling back points in the midterms; others envisage the opposition stretching their advantage.

by Gabriel Ziblat

Politics

The ‘Pact’

22-10-2021 21:58 The real question isn’t about macroeconomics or philosophy, but rather about whether Team Mauricio and Team Cristina can actually leave aside their differences and work together.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Elections in Chile

Chile violence a boost to far-right ahead of elections, say experts

22-10-2021 02:49 Violent clashes between protesters and security forces on the streets of Chile this week could be playing into the hands of the far-right with a general election just one month away, experts say.

BATTLE AGAINST INFLATION

Argentina freezes prices on over 1,400 goods ahead of elections

20-10-2021 10:11 The government is freezing prices on 1,432 household items in an effort to cool accelerating inflation ahead of November’s midterm election.

ELECTIONS 2021

Opposition presents united front as its eyes PASO repeat in November

22-09-2021 12:10 Juntos por el Cambio’s candidates for Congress unite for national meeting. Strong criticism of government, especially regarding internal disputes, as opposition eyes 45% of vote in November.

by Gabriel Ziblat