Country: AR | Published: 2026-09-19
Argentina's economy just posted its first quarterly contraction in two years, a fresh crack in the recovery story even as inflation keeps cooling. The government is showing some fl
Argentina's economy just posted its first quarterly contraction in two years, a fresh crack in the recovery story even as inflation keeps cooling. The government is showing some flexibility on its austerity agenda, conceding changes to disability adjustments under pressure from its own allies, which hints at the political cost of fiscal discipline heading into election season. Local equities slipped alongside a broader Latin American pullback, and the peso remains firmly managed, keeping currency controls in place for exporters and investors alike.