News of indicators

Argentina wins upgrade from Moody’s in boost for Milei

26-01-2025 23:40 Argentina’s credit rating raised by Moody’s Ratings to 'Caa3,' the third-lowest level of junk and on par with Ecuador, Bolivia and Ethiopia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Argentina inflation slows to lowest under Milei

10-10-2024 16:36 Monthly inflation reached the lowest level since late 2021 in September – a significant win for President Javier Milei.

Monthly inflation slows to lowest level since November 2021

10-10-2024 16:17 Consumer prices rose 3.5% in September; Annual inflation now at 209%, with hikes of 101.6% so far this year.

by James Grainger

Economic activity increased 1.7% between June and July, says INDEC

25-09-2024 22:28 Economic activity increased 1.7% between June and July, according to the INDEC national statistics bureau. However, it fell 1.3% in the year-on-year comparison.

Unemployment in Argentina affected 7.6% in Q2

20-09-2024 09:41 Report by INDEC national statistics bureau shows joblessness stayed in line with 7.7% recorded in first quarter, but rate is up from 6.2% seen in second quarter of 2023.

Argentina posts slightly higher than expected August inflation

11-09-2024 17:01 Argentina’s monthly inflation rose slightly above expectations in August, representing a setback for President Javier Milei.

Inflation rises slightly to monthly 4.2%, dashing government hopes

11-09-2024 16:43 Prices have increased 94.8% in Argentina since the turn of the year, according to official data; Consumer price hikes at monthly 4.2% – slight rise on the preceding month and above government forecast of 4%.

Inflation slowed to 4% in July, lowest monthly rate of Milei era

14-08-2024 17:02 Latest figure from INDEC national statistics bureau indicates consumer prices are continuing to slow, but annual rate remains at staggering 263.4%.

Inflation slows to lowest level since 2022 under Milei

14-08-2024 16:47 Consumer prices rose 4% in July from a month earlier, while annual inflation slowed to 263.4%, according to government data.

Social indicators cast doubt over Milei's 'catastrophe' averted claim

04-07-2024 13:09 President Javier Milei recently stated that the government’s social policy is “extremely good” and it had help prevent a “catastrophe.” Yet the government's own data and reports produced by private institutions indicate most social indicators have recorded a step backwards since he took office.

by Agustina Bordigoni

Economy extended downturn in April amid Milei’s cuts

29-06-2024 13:09 Economy slumped slightly in April, marking four of the last five months in decline since President Javier Milei took office.

Economy extends downturn amid Milei’s cuts

23-05-2024 00:07 Economy shrank 8.4% in March from a year ago. On a monthly basis, activity dropped 1.4%, according to government data published Wednesday.

Inflation cools for fourth straight month

14-05-2024 17:00 Monthly inflation in Argentina slowed in April for the fourth straight month, dropping into single-digit territory for the first time in Javier Milei’s Presidency. 

Argentina’s monthly CPI to fall below 10% in April, Milei says

29-04-2024 11:24 Monthly inflation in Argentina could fall below 10% in April, President Javier Milei said Sunday in a phone interview.

Economy slumped for fourth straight month in February

23-04-2024 20:18 Economic activity fell 3.2% in February from a year ago, a fourth straight monthly decline. On a monthly basis, activity declined 0.2%, according to government data.