INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
to approximately 1,240 ARS/USD.While this widening gap suggests market skepticism, the underlying economic data tells a different story
of 4.8% for 2025, following a rebound in late 2024 when the economy grew by 3.9% in the third quarter after a prolonged recession.This
(Photo Internet reproduction)After peaking at an annualized rate of 289% in early 2024, inflation dropped to 66.9% by the end of the year
Monthly inflation rates now hover around 2.2%, their lowest levels since mid-2020
The country recorded an $17.2 billion trade surplus in 2024, driven by a 26.4% surge in agroindustrial exports and a sharp decline in
imports.Key agricultural products like soybeans, corn, and wheat led export growth, buoyed by improved weather conditions and streamlined
Exports reached $72.6 billion last year, with China emerging as a critical trading partner.Social indicators also reflect progress
programs and rising real wages
highlights lingering challenges
IMF negotiations and global economic uncertainty.However, the broader picture suggests that Argentina is on a path to recovery
Fiscal reforms have delivered the first budget surplus in over a decade, while inflation control measures are restoring purchasing power
but they obscure an economy that is steadily regaining its footing after years of turmoil