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Opinion & Features

Is Trump’s US$20 billion bailout for Argentina a strategic lifeline or political favouritism?

After negotiations spanning over 20 years, and five years on from an initial deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her Mercosur counterparts announced an agreement had been reached in the Uruguayan capital Montevideo.
Global Enterprise

EU and South America strike trade deal, but faces pushback in Europe

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) having a meeting with Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle (second right) at the Torre Ejecutiva, the government's headquarters in Montevideo, Uruguay, Dec 5, 2024.
International

EU chief in last-gasp push to close South America trade deal

Cash is seen at Buenos Aires broker Succeso Propiedades in Buenos Aires, Argentina July 12, 2024. REUTERS/Noelle Harff
Property

With buyers wary, Argentina’s zombie mortgage market has a long road to revival

Jul 14, 2024; Miami, FL, USA; Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) and teammates celebrate after winning the Copa America final against Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Lifestyle

Argentina crowned Copa America champions for record 16th time after defeating Colombia

Inflation in Argentina is slowing dramatically since President Javier Milei took power late last year.
International

As Argentine inflation cools to single digits, residents are still skeptical

Argentina's President Javier Milei's plan “has resulted in faster-than-anticipated progress in restoring macroeconomic stability and bringing the (IMF) programme firmly back on track,” IMF said.
Global Enterprise

IMF staff, Argentina reach agreement on latest review of US$44 billion programme

In the first quarter of 2024, Argentina achieved a small fiscal surplus – the first since 2008.
Opinion & Features

Argentina’s inflation paradoxes

The embattled Argentina’s central bank launched the new banknote on Tuesday (May 7), which it hopes will ease issues including people carrying unwieldy wads of cash, the demand for huge numbers of bills and banks running out of vault space.
International

Inflation-hit Argentina has a new top banknote, worth just US$10

“This transaction is another important step in the execution of our strategy and enables us to focus our resources on higher value opportunities across our international network,” says chief executive Noel Quinn.
Banking & Finance

HSBC to book US$1 billion pre-tax loss from sale of Argentina business

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