For President Javier Milei, July data showed a larger-than-expected upturn. This is encouraging news after the economy has been mired in its sixth recession in a decade.

Argentina's Economy Grows More Than Expected In July

Argentina's economy contracted 1.7 per cent in the second quarter compared with the preceding three months, according to the country's statistics agency, which said that sent the embattled South American nation deeper into recession.

Argentina's recession worsens as economy contracts beyond expected

Argentina's monthly inflation rate was 4.2 per cent in August, up from last month and beating analysts' forecasts, as Argentines tighten their wallets in a struggle to cope with spiralling costs.

Argentina's August inflation remains persistent, leaving residents struggling to save

Argentina's Congress upheld President Javier Milei's veto of a bill to increase pensions. The chamber of deputies voted 153 in favour of the pension hike with 87 against it falling short of the two-thirds needed to approve the bill. Thousands gathered to protest Milei's veto, sparking clashes outside parliament. Police fired pepper spray and rubber bullets at protestors who broke down barriers and clashed with security forces. Watch in for more details!

Argentina: Protestors clash with police as Congress backs Milei’s veto on pension hike

Argentina has officially entered a technical recession in the first quarter of the year. Official data released on Monday points out the economic challenges faced during President Javier Milei's administration.

Argentina enters technical recession amid austerity measures

Spain on Tuesday (May 21) announced that it will "definitively" withdraw its ambassador to Argentina. This comes as President Javier Milei refused to apologise for calling Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife "corrupt".

‘Corrupt wife’ row: Spain ‘definitively’ withdraws ambassador to Argentina, Milei calls decision ‘absurd’

Spain on Monday (May 20) demanded a "public apology" from President Javier Milei after the Argentina leader called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife "corrupt.

Spain demands apology from Argentina’s Milei for ‘corrupt’ comment against PM Sanchez’s wife

Argentina has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the sixth time under President Javier Milei, reflecting confidence in the country's slowing inflation and a strategy to shrink the central bank’s debt-laden balance sheet.

Argentina slashes interest rates to 40 per cent amid slowing inflation

Javier Milei became Argentina's president at a time when the country 3 suffering a severe economic crisis. President Milei, 53, has been in office for more than 100 days and achieved some success in fixing the economy.

Does Argentine president Javier Milei speak with dead dogs? His office lashes out at speculation

In the run-up to the elections and after the elections, reports suggested that Milei communicates spiritually to dead dogs to seek political advice. Watch in for more details!

Does Argentine President Javier Milei communicate with a dead dog?

Argentina's libertarian president Javier Milei met billionaire Elon Musk on Friday. Visuals of their meeting has taken over the internet. The two men, often considered likeminded, met in Texas, home to the tycoon's Tesla electric car company.

Argentina president Javier Milei meets Elon Musk in Texas

Argentina’s central bank has cut its interest rate for the third time since president Javier Milei took office. Policymakers have lowered rates to 70% from 80%. Borrowing costs have fallen from 133% in December last year, when Milei took office.

Argentina's central bank lowers rates from 80% to 70%

Colombia has ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in Bogota over “denigrating” comments and “offending the dignity” of their President Gustavo Petro, said the Andean nation’s foreign ministry, on Wednesday (Mar 27).

Colombia orders expulsion of Argentine diplomats after Milei calls President Gustavo Petro ‘terrorist’

Argentina's push towards the U.S. Dollar will not be completed anytime soon. That's what the country's libertarian present Javier Milei has now hinted.

Argentina's dollarisation in backburner

Javier Milei, the newly elected far-right Argentine president, received a major setback on Tuesday (Feb 6) as his labour reforms package was blocked from advancing in the parliament and sent back for a rewrite.

Argentine President Milei's sweeping reform bill stalled in Congress in a major setback

In an unprecedented move, the Argentina government has withdrawn major spending reforms, even as President Javier Milei tries to push through structural reforms for the economy.

Javier Milei's government withdraws controversial tax & pension reforms

Argentinian President Javier Milei's economic measures continue to faces major opposition. In the latest, the country's largest union held a 12-hour strike on Wednesday. Thousands of workers demonstrated in capital Buenos Aires to oppose Milei's reforms.

Argentina: Labour groups oppose reforms

Argentina's labour union holds 12-hour-long strike

Newly elected far-right Argentine President Javier Milei has received his first setback since coming to power last year. On Wednesday (Jan 3), a top Argentine court suspended a package of labour reforms he decreed last month amid much criticism from rivals.

Setback for Argentine President Milei as top court suspends his 'mega-decree' labour reforms

The International Monetary Fund has expressed strong interest in bolstering Argentina's recovery, as President-elect Javier Milei engages in crucial talks with the IMF and high-profile meetings in Washington. With Argentina's inflation surpassing 140% and net reserves in a precarious state, the IMF's Chief, Kristalina Georgieva, aims to discuss strategies to enhance the nation's resilience.

Argentina's economic challenges and the role of the IMF | World Business Watch

Argentina's libertarian president-elect Javier Milei, who on the campaign trail vowed to upend the establishment, on Wednesday tapped a former central bank governor and finance minister to the economic portfolio in his cabinet.

Argentina's Milei warns of 'stagflation' as he names economy minister

In two weeks time, Argentina will have a new president. Javier Milei has positioned himself as an outsider, who can employ creative solutions to Argentina's economic woes. But how did Argentina reach such a situation? What is the way forward? We have ambassador R Viswanathan, ex envoy to Argentina, for more perspective.

What's next for Argentina's economy?

On December 10, Argentina will have a new president. Javier Milei, a maverick Libertarian pitching himself as an outsider, has promised to reimagine the Argentine economy.

Flashback Friday: The rise of Javier Milei should not be seen in isolation. Here's why

Libertarian Javier Milei's victory in the presidential elections is leaving a huge impact on Argentina's markets. argentina's black market peso fell 12% on Tuesday to 1,045 per dollar, on the first trading day after he won the election. on the other hand, stocks and bonds jumped in hopes of a more market-friendly policy.

Argentina: All eyes on Milei's new plans | World Business Watch

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