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World Bank Cuts Argentina’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 2.1% as Recession Persists

The World Bank lowered Argentina’s 2026 growth outlook to 2.1%, saying fiscal adjustment has helped stabilize inflation but weak domestic consumption continues to limit a broader economic recovery.
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Argentine Stocks Rise on Wall Street as Investors Back Deregulation and Stabilization

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Milei Vows to Veto Unfunded Spending Measures That Threaten Argentina’s Fiscal Surplus

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