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The surprisingly ample victory of opposition candidate Alberto Fernandez over President Mauricio Macri in the August 11 presidential primaries triggered a currency run and a sharp…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246142
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Chinese engagement in Latin America.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199331
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In 2018 the economic slump and devaluation helped to improve the trade balance by cutting imports. However, the current account deficit reached 5.4% of GDP, up from 4.9% in 2017…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243427
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The new agreement envisages a primary surplus of 2% of GDP, a zero general deficit and reserves accumulation of USD10bn; it includes no new funding. However, the widening gap…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284724
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Argentina has followed Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Venezuela into the AIIB as President Mauricio Macri seeks increased foreign investment. With the arguable exception of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221581
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Monetary, fiscal and debt concerns.
Outlook for the trade balance.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213043
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Bond markets have responded positively to Milei’s victory, followed by the announcement that he would re-privatise state oil company YPF and other companies, but domestic exchange…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283523
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With second-quarter targets unmet, the deal was delayed by conflicting positions on fiscal and exchange policies. Economy Minister Sergio Massa’s recent policy package paved the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281076
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Though global commodity prices are a factor, inflation started accelerating in late 2021 due to pre-election monetary expansion. The rise has deepened differences between the…