Bloomberg Hedge fund rides Argentina gain, says Milei is underestimated 12-12-2023 09:50 Brazilian hedge fund manager Vista Capital says Javer Milei is more "political and sensible that many watchers anticipated."
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Election result gives soymeal traders a new factor to weigh 20-11-2023 17:58 Javier Milei, who takes office December 10, has proposed dropping the peso and dollarising Argentina's economy. Such a move could boost farmer sales of soybeans, since they’d rather be paid in US dollars than a weaker local currency.
Mercado Sin Bozal Amid FX turmoil, government moves to contain 'bomba cambiaria' 26-04-2023 10:35 Savers are taking precautions and some financial institutions are beginning to take note of the withdrawal of dollars.
INTEREST RATES Central Bank poised to hold the key rate at 75% into next year 30-11-2022 08:34 Central Bank tracking suggests monthly inflation could slow to about 5.5% in November, down from 6.3% in October.
economy Central Bank hikes interest rates to 75% as inflation nears 100% 15-09-2022 23:17 Central Bank boosts benchmark Leliq rate by 5.5 percentage points to 75% in a bid to prop up its currency and curb inflation.
INTEREST RATES Central Bank set to hike rates again on price spike 01-09-2022 01:54 Central Bank set to increase benchmark Leliq rate again next month as annual inflation rises above 70%.
CENTRAL BANK Argentina raises key interest rate to 69.5% in biggest hike since 2019 11-08-2022 16:40 Argentina’s Central Bank raises benchmark Leliq rate in largest hike in almost three years, signalling a more aggressive stance against surging inflation.
MONETARY POLICY Argentina raises benchmark rate to 52% as inflation stays hot 16-06-2022 16:54 Central Bank raises benchmark interest rate for the sixth time this year as the government struggles to cool inflation expectations.