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Economy grew 10.8% in first nine months of 2021, says INDEC

17-12-2021 02:23 Argentina's economy grew 11.9% year-on-year in the third quarter, according to INDEC.

Argentina’s economy posts strong third quarter rebound

16-12-2021 16:47 Gross domestic product rose 11.9% in the third quarter from a year earlier, rebounding thanks to vaccination and the re-opening of activities.

Argentine warrants more than double after ruling favours Aurelius

03-12-2021 01:27 US court rules Argentina will be required to show how it calculated statistics at the centre of a legal battle between the country and hedge fund Aurelius Capital Management LP.

Economy beats forecast despite political woes

23-11-2021 19:03 Argentina’s economy expanded more than expected in September as tourism, manufacturing and construction picked up.

Inflation accelerated more than expected in September

14-10-2021 17:39 Consumer prices in Argentina climbed more than expected last month, prompting President Alberto Fernández to expand unconventional price controls. 

World Bank rules out risk of hyperinflation in Argentina

06-10-2021 21:22 World Bank official plays down risk of hyperinflation in Argentina and says new agreement with International Monetary Fund regarding multi-billion-dollar debt will further reduce possibility.

Unemployment dropped to 9.6% in second quarter

24-09-2021 02:27 Among men, unemployment affected nine percent of the economically active population in the second quarter, with the figure rising to 10.4 percent for women.

Inflation slowed to 2.5% in August, but still expected to clear 48% this year

17-09-2021 10:39 Prices have increased 32.3% so far in 2021, according to official data, and by 51.4% over last 12 months.

Inflation exceeds government's annual target, just seven months into year

13-08-2021 03:21 Inflation in Argentina slowed for a fourth consecutive month in July, but still rose 3%, above expectations. Prices have risen 29.1% since January, and by 51.8% over the past 12 months.

Inflation cools as government slows peso depreciation

12-08-2021 18:49 Inflation in Argentina cooled for the fourth consecutive month in July, as the government tightened its grip on the daily depreciation of the peso.

INDEC: Prices have risen by 50.2% over last 12 months

15-07-2021 17:56 Inflation in June reached 3.2%, according to government data, meaning prices have risen by 25.4% in the last six months in Argentina.

Inflation slows for third month to below forecast

15-07-2021 17:27 From a year ago, inflation reached 50.2%, the highest annual rate since early 2020, according to government data.

GDP grew at fastest pace since 2018 in first quarter

23-06-2021 16:41 GDP grew 2.6% from the previous quarter, higher than economists expectations of a 2.3% increase. From a year ago, Argentina’s economy grew 2.6% in the first quarter of 2021, its fastest pace in three years.

Inflation slowed to 3.3% in May, says INDEC

16-06-2021 19:49 Inflation in Argentina slowed to 3.3 percent in May, the lowest monthly rate registered since December last year.

Argentina’s economy snaps growth streak, contracting in February

22-04-2021 23:52 Economic activity fell one percent in February from January, snapping a nine-month growth streak following a historic plunge triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

Argentina records highest inflation rate in 18 months: 4.8%

15-04-2021 17:35 Inflation in March reached 4.8% – the highest figure since September 2019. Prices have jumped 12.4% in first three months of year, 42.6% over last 12 months.

Wages continue to lose out to inflation, pushing poverty up

03-04-2021 08:43 Salaries rose 29.6% in 12 months up until February, while prices rose 38.5 percent over the same period.

Some lessons in elementary Chinese

03-04-2021 08:24 Unfortunately for many millions of people, Argentina has long been programmed to get poorer and the Kirchnerite government is clearly determined to ensure the slide downhill continues.

by James Neilson

Official: Argentina's economy shrank 9.9% in 2020, confirms INDEC

23-03-2021 21:26 Economy shrank by 9.9% in 2020 year-on-year due to the coronavirus pandemic – its worst fall in almost 20 years.

Missing seven-year-old found ‘safe and well’ after three-day search

20-03-2021 08:01 Maia, missing since Monday, found safely in Luján with captor after massive search effort. Disappearance of seven-year-old highlights number of families living in poverty in Argentina.