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Argentina's Digital Payments Expansion Could Add $19 Billion to Economy

Analysts project that expanding Brazil's Pix cross-border payment network into Argentina could contribute about $19 billion to the economy by 2028 while increasing participation in the formal financial system.
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Investment data indicates agricultural technology and biotechnology companies are securing an increasing share of early-stage venture funding, broadening Argentina's startup eco...

Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Expected to Boost Argentina's Economy

Digital finance analysts estimate expanding real-time payment systems, including integration with Brazil's Pix network, could add nearly US$20 billion to Argentina's economy by ...

YPF Repurchases US$14.9 Million in Bonds Before Maturity

State-controlled energy company YPF has completed the early repurchase of US$14.9 million in Class XXX corporate notes, strengthening its liability management ahead of major inv...

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement Begins Provisional Implementation

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Argentina Adopts Mercosur Duty-Free Border Retail Framework

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Argentina Authorizes Up to US$5 Billion in Multilateral-Backed Financing

The government has approved a framework allowing the Ministry of Economy to secure up to US$5 billion in financing backed by the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Ba...

Monthly Inflation Falls to Lowest Level Since Late 2023

Official figures showed monthly inflation eased to 2.1%, the slowest pace in nearly three years, reflecting continued moderation in consumer price growth.

Central Bank Moves to Wind Down Final US$5 Billion China Currency Swap Tranche

Argentina's central bank is preparing to unwind the remaining active portion of its currency swap agreement with the People's Bank of China as part of efforts to strengthen its ...

Argentina Cuts Wheat and Barley Export Taxes to Support Planting

A presidential decree has reduced export duties on wheat and barley from 7.5% to 5.5% to encourage winter planting, while outlining a phased reduction in soybean export taxes be...

Argentina Records Historic 163.2 Million-Tonne Harvest

The 2025-26 agricultural season produced a record 163.2 million tonnes, driven by a 70 million-tonne corn harvest and a strong recovery in soybean production.
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