economic indicators Inflation uptick continues, prices increased 2.2% in September Today 16:41 Prices rose by more than 2% last month, with inflation now reaching 22% in the first nine months of the year; Hikes over the past year total 31.8%.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK World Bank trims Argentina’s growth forecast to 4.6% 07-10-2025 13:37 Argentina’s economy will grow by 4.6 percent in 2025, predicts World Bank economists – above domestic projections; World Bank slightly raises growth forecast for wider Latin America region.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Informal employment rises to 42%, affecting 4 in 10 workers 30-09-2025 11:11 According to a report, four in ten workers in Argentina are employed in jobs that are not subject to “the relevant labour, tax or social security legislation.”
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK OECD lowers Argentina’s growth estimate, raises inflation forecast 23-09-2025 12:42 Argentina’s economy will grow 4.3%, with inflation of 39.8%, according to OECD; Body declines in consumption and exports, as well as industry and construction.
POLITICS & ECONOMY President says 'political panic' is rattling markets 20-09-2025 09:15 President Javier Milei blamed "political panic" for rattling markets in the run-up to crucial midterm elections.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy dipped in second quarter, cutting rebound short 17-09-2025 22:57 Economists forecast revised growth for the year at 4.4%, according to the Central Bank’s most recent survey.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS 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.
POLITICS & ECONOMY ‘Not a millimetre’: Milei vows no shift in policy as IMF offers support 10-09-2025 11:00 Following damaging electoral defeat and resulting market jitters, President insists his economic reform plan will continue unchanged.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy extends downturn in June before midterms 20-08-2025 23:12 Economic activity fell 0.7% from May, below economists’ estimates for a 0.2% dip.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economic activity dropped 0.7% month-on-month in June 20-08-2025 18:30 Second monthly decline so far this year, but economic activity up 6.4% year-on-year, driven by financial services, wholesale, retail and repairs.
ANALYSIS Inflation posts mild acceleration after policy stumble 13-08-2025 16:49 Monthly inflation picked up some momentum last month as regulated price hikes collided with a peso overhang that sparked the currency’s worst month since 2023.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Consumer prices rose 1.9% in July, reports INDEC 13-08-2025 16:14 Inflation of 17.3% since the turn of year, reaching 36.6% over the last 12 months; Positive signs for Milei administration heading into crunch midterms.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy contracted in May for third time in 2025 21-07-2025 16:52 Argentina’s economy contracted in May for the third time this year, according to government data.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Milei celebrates as June inflation data hints at stabilistation 14-07-2025 20:02 Inflation last month only slightly up at 1.6%, barely up on last month; Consumer prices rose 15.1% in the first half of the year, up almost 40% over the last 12 months, INDEC reveals.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Monthly inflation in Argentina inches up but remains low 14-07-2025 19:49 June inflation came in at 1.6%, slightly up from May's 1.5%, which had been the lowest rate in five years, the INDEC national statistics bureau said.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Inflation ticked up slightly last month, less than expected 14-07-2025 18:54 Inflation ticked up slightly but less than expected in June, another win for President Javier Milei ahead of midterm elections.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy grew more than expected after Milei lifted controls 30-06-2025 17:51 Argentina’s economy grew more than expected in April, with economic activity up 1.9% on previous month.
Analysing Argentina Milei’s Argentina: A tale of two pockets 28-06-2025 07:33 There is a “dollarised” Argentina doing well and a “pesofied” Argentina that is struggling. by Marcelo J. García
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy grows less than expected as imports surge 23-06-2025 22:46 Gross domestic product expanded 0.8% in first three months of the year compared with the previous quarter, short of analysts' estimates.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Monthly inflation drops to 1.5% – lowest level in five years 12-06-2025 16:05 Consumer prices rose just 1.5% in May, according to government data – the lowest monthly rate since May 2020; Inflation at 13.3% so far this year, 43.5% over the last 12 months.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Inflation in Buenos Aires City slows to monthly 1.6% 09-06-2025 13:01 Sharp drop in prices last month, according to City Hall, down from 2.3% in April to 1.6% in May; Inflation 12.9% so far this year in nation's capital, compared to 48.3% over same period in 2024.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina’s economy grew less than expected in March 21-05-2025 23:09 Argentina’s economy grew less than expected in March, reveals INDEC data.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Inflation slowed in April amid currency policy change 14-05-2025 16:52 Annual inflation slowed for a 12th month to 47.3%, reports INDEC; Price increases were led by food and non-alcoholic beverages.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Post-cepo boost for Milei as monthly inflation slows to 2.8% 14-05-2025 16:45 INDEC’s first update of inflation index since removal of currency controls shows that consumer prices rose 2.8% in April, slightly slower than analysts' expectations.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy grew more than expected in February 23-04-2025 22:47 Economic activity rose 5.7% in February year-on-year, reveals data from the INDEC national statistics bureau.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Argentina inflation picks up more than expected before IMF deal 11-04-2025 17:28 President Javier Milei said recently he only expects inflation to fall below two percent in May or June, blaming the sticky inflation on political volatility.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS INDEC reveals uptick in inflation: Prices up 3.7% in March 11-04-2025 16:25 Inflation soared in March, accelerating to 3.7% – a second straight monthly rise; Consumer prices up 55.9% over the past 12 months, by 8.6% so far this year.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Poverty falls sharply as prices cool under Milei 31-03-2025 17:02 About 38.1% of Argentines fell under the poverty line in the second half of last year, according to government data published Monday.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy extended expansion as new IMF accord nears 19-03-2025 17:27 Gross domestic product expanded 1.4% in the three months through December, compared with the previous quarter.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Consumer prices rose 2.4% in February, reveals INDEC 14-03-2025 18:11 Inflation inches up, rising 0.2 points from 2.2% recorded previous month; Prices up 2.4% in first two months of year, by 66.9% over last 12 months.
INFLATION WOES Brazil prices jump the most since 2022 in fresh blow to Lula 12-03-2025 11:53 Official data released Wednesday by Brazil's government showed consumer prices shot up 1.31% in February, the monthly biggest rise since March 2022.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy beat expectations again in December 25-02-2025 17:55 Economic activity rose 0.5% from November; From a year ago, the gross domestic product proxy grew 5.5%.
Editorial A star is born(e) 25-01-2025 06:33 President Javier Milei returns home today from a stellar week abroad, but yet again Milei has wasted chances to promote overseas investment at an international forum.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina's economy grew more than expected in November 23-01-2025 17:42 Economic activity rose 0.9% from October, according to INDEC data.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORuM Milei praises Trump at Davos, but seeks deeper ties with China 22-01-2025 16:37 President indicates he has shifted stance on China, describing the nation as a "great trade partner," and showers praise on US President Donald Trump.
BLOOMBERG - ANALYSIS Milei back in Davos after racking up victories in Argentina 21-01-2025 09:39 Argentina's president has achieved what few considered possible just a year ago. Will he be able to overcome even bigger challenges in 2025?
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina recorded record trade surplus in 2024 20-01-2025 22:48 Argentia recorded its biggest-ever trade surplus in 2024 – partly due to a drop in imports caused by recession.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK IMF projects strong economic growth for Milei's Argentina in 2025 17-01-2025 18:59 International Monetary Fund estimates that Argentina’s economy contracted by 2.8% last year, but projects five percent growth in the coming two years.
ECONOMY – ANALYSIS Milei lowers peso crawling peg to 1% after inflation stabilises 14-01-2025 16:43 Monthly inflation continues to run near a four-year low, opening the door for first change to currency policy in more than a year.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS INDEC reveals Argentina's 2024 inflation rate: 117.8% 14-01-2025 16:38 Annual inflation nosedives in boost for Milei; Prices rose 2.7% last month, reports INDEC; Bureau’s data shows inflation fell almost 94 points year-on-year.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Poverty affected 28.1% of portenos in Q3 2024 14-01-2025 14:40 Nearly 900,000 porteños were considered poor in the third quarter of 2024, according to City Hall statistics bureau.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS City inflation accelerated slightly to 3.3% last month 09-01-2025 13:50 Consumer prices rose 3.3% last month due to increases in services; City Hall data shows that inflation over the last 12 months totalled 136.7% in 2024.
LATIN AMERICA Between Milei and Lula, Paraguay finance chief eyes austere path 07-01-2025 12:32 Paraguay Finance Minister Carlos Fernández argues sustainable fiscal policy matters in a region exposed to international crisis.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina's country risk rating falls to lowest level since 2018 06-01-2025 15:21 Argentina’s country risk rating falls to lowest level since August 2018.
International agenda Trump’s inauguration and another Davos dash – Milei's upcoming trips 03-01-2025 14:13 Argentina's President Javier Milei will see in the New Year with two pivotal trips: a visit to Washington to attend Donald Trump's inauguration as US president and a second appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy expanded faster than expected in October 24-12-2024 06:52 Argentina’s economy expanded more than expected in October, according to official data.
WORLD ECONOMY Five key points about the Panama Canal, now in Trump's sights 23-12-2024 21:42 President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to reclaim control of the Panama Canal unless toll prices for US ships are reduced, but local authorities rejects his claim.
Latin America US deports co-founder of Escobar's Medellin Cartel to Colombia 23-12-2024 21:23 Fabio Ochoa Vásquez, founder of the Medellín Cartel, is deported to Colombia after serving over 20 years in a US prison for drug-trafficking.
End of the recession? Economy rebounded in Q3 but activity remains below 2023 levels 17-12-2024 10:12 Argentina’s economy grew by 3.9% in the third quarter compared to the previous months, but fell 2.1% year-on-year. Recovery marked by uneven performance across sectors.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina exited recession as Milei eyes growth before midterms 16-12-2024 21:22 Argentina emerged from a brutal recession in the third quarter; Gross domestic product expanded 3.9% from July to September compared to the previous three-month period, better than analysts’ expectations.