Argentina: Special Analysis on the Argentine Banking System
In Search of a Program: Hope in Paris, Not So Much in Buenos Aires I. Politics and economic decisions Who is in command? This is a critical question when it comes to economic policies. Minister Guzman is formally the Minister of Economy, but he seems to be primarily in charge … Become a member to […]
Special Analysis on Recent IMF Programs and What They Imply Argentina
I. The economic scenario before and after the elections and the role of the IMF It is increasingly clear that the government is taking every economic decision with an eye on the election and that the 4.8% March inflation rate was a disruptive figure and a potential threat. It… Become a member to read the […]
Argentina: The Month at a Glance
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS • With an USD 1.9 trillion relief bill and full vaccination as early as June, the US is set for a stronger than expected recovery in 2021. International markets remain bullish, but inflation anxiety is on the rise even if actual inflation rates have not shown… Become a member to read the […]
Argentina: Glass Half Empty or Half Full?
Special Analysis on the Provinces’ Fiscal and Debt Situation We are happy to celebrate the 200 th edition of Econviews’ monthly report. Appropriately, our first edition in September 2003 centered on the ongoing debt restructuration, while our 100 th edition in October 2012 dealt… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Argentina: Diluted stabilization plan
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS Worldwide, states must deal with shortages, bottlenecks and other logistical issues in the effort to vaccinate their populations against Covid-19. Argentina has applied around 200,000 shots of the Sputnik V vaccine, ahead of other South American countr… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Argentina: High Hopes on an IMF Program, But the Task Ain’t Easy
• The Government was successful in lowering the FX spread from a peak of nearly 150% in mid-October to 85% by early November. To do this, it relied on selling dollar bonds at 16-17% yields as well as auctioning dollar-linked instruments to provide devaluation coverage. The gove… Become a member to read the rest […]
ARGENTINA: The Wrong Treatment for the Wrong Diagnosis
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