Despite some empty storefronts along Av. Santa Fe, the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo is experiencing a massive commercial revitalization. This Friday, July 24, 2026, Miniso opens in Alto Palermo, and Swedish giant H&M is confirmed for November 2026, alongside ambitious remodels like the historic DINIE building and the new Palermo Off gallery.
Following their resurgence in 2024, UVA mortgage loans are once again a real alternative for buying a home in Argentina. Using data from July 2026, we detail the minimum income requirements, the lowest interest rates, and the initial installment amounts at major banks for a USD 100,000 property.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo has presented a new bill to attract undeclared savings into the formal financial system. The initiative removes wealth limits, improves legal safeguards, and aims to boost credit and investment by giving citizens a safe pathway to regularize their legitimately acquired funds.
The highly anticipated Swedish fast-fashion brand H&M is finally arriving in Argentina, brought by the Hola Moda group. Its first store is expected to open in the Alto Palermo shopping mall, moving up its original 2027 debut. This is a massive boost for the national retail sector, bringing trendy, affordable fashion to Buenos Aires.
On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the Argentine blue dollar closed at 1,555 pesos in Buenos Aires, while the official rate saw a slight increase to 1,505 pesos. Financial markets are breathing a sigh of relief as Moody's upgraded the country's risk rating, pushing stocks up and bringing the country risk closer to 400 basis points.
The Argentine National Government has sent a new deregulation package to Congress promising to transform the local financial market. By introducing smart contracts, virtual pledges, and portfolio securitization, the initiative seeks to boost mortgages and provide fresh air to small and medium enterprises.
The National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC) reported a slight year-on-year rise of 0.2% in the Monthly Economic Activity Estimator (EMAE) for May, driven by agriculture and mining. Despite a 0.5% drop from April, the indicator has grown 1.7% in the first five months of 2026.
Governor Maximiliano Pullaro will sign the historic 20-year transfer of Route A012 to the province this Wednesday, July 22, 2026. With an initial investment of $5,000 million ARS, Santa Fe begins an ambitious pothole repair plan on Thursday to unblock the country's crucial agro-export logistics and boost the flow of grain exports through the Rosario port hub.
The western Argentine province of Mendoza continues to establish itself as a magnet for foreign capital. On July 25, Casa do Construtor will open in Guaymallén, joining a notable wave of international arrivals like the NBA Store, Indian, McDonald's, and KFC, reflecting strong confidence in the local market.
The Argentine Ministry of Economy, led by Luis Caputo, has successfully completed a debt swap, restructuring $1.895 billion. This strategic move achieved a 45.17% adherence to a dollar-linked bond, easing immediate financial pressures while investors preferred short-term options.
Crude oil prices experienced their fourth consecutive day of gains, closing above $90 for the first time since June. Goldman Sachs warned of a risk scenario that could push the barrel above $120 if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea persist. Discover the market details and expert insights.
The Argentine government is advancing the sale of 90% of AySA, the state-owned water utility serving 14 million users in Buenos Aires. With bids due on August 27, 2026, the 30-year concession promises US$15.04 billion in investments to improve drinking water coverage and service pressure in the region.
La inflación de junio fue del 1,9% y se proyecta un 1,8% para julio, pero los plazos fijos tradicionales rinden apenas un 1,72% mensual en el mejor caso. Economistas calculan que la tasa ideal debería superar el 27% TNA para ofrecer una prima de riesgo real al ahorrista.
On a positive financial day on July 21, 2026, Argentina's S&P Merval jumped 1.8% driven by rising oil prices and Wall Street. The big news came from Moody's, upgrading the country's rating to B3, aligning with S&P and Fitch for the first time in a decade. This historic alignment opens doors for institutional funds to inject capital into the South American nation.
ARCA has enabled the semi-annual recategorization of Argentina's Monotributo with updated limits and quotas reflecting a 16.8% increase. Taxpayers have until August 5 to complete the process, which will apply from the August payment. Discover all the details to get it right!
Economy Minister Luis Caputo is set to present a new tax amnesty project on July 22, 2026, aiming to regularize unbanked savings. With key changes in asset limits and the exclusion of public officials, the goal is to integrate $170 billion into the formal economy.
Following the summer break and the World Cup, the Argentine government is set to announce a historic reform of the Central Bank (BCRA). The initiative aims to ban money printing to finance the Treasury, ensuring long-term monetary stability and bringing a fresh wave of optimism to the country's economic future.
Argentina's tax authority, ARCA, has updated the Monotributo and Income Tax scales with a 16.8% increase. The Monotributo recategorization is open until August 5, 2026. Single workers will pay Income Tax only if they earn over 3.5 million pesos. Here is a guide for expats and foreigners.
La Agencia de Recaudación extendió hasta el 27 de agosto la presentación de la declaración jurada del impuesto a las ganancias, aunque el pago debe realizarse el 27 de julio. Te contamos el paso a paso para no perder los beneficios del régimen simplificado.
In a historic shift for South America's second-largest economy, Moody's upgraded Argentina's sovereign debt from Caa1 to B3 with a positive outlook. This aligns all three major rating agencies at B- for the first time in over a decade, driven by strict fiscal austerity and macroeconomic stabilization.
A US Appeals Court has confirmed Argentina must pay over USD 390 million to Titan Consortium for the 2008 nationalization of Aerolíneas Argentinas. The ruling dismissed the statute of limitations defense, though the State is reviewing legal options while the airline celebrates a historic operational surplus.
The Santa Fe government has resumed wage negotiations, presenting a proposal for the second half of the year that prioritizes base salaries. With guaranteed minimums reaching $180,000 in December and compensation for first-half inflation, unions view the offer as considerable and reasonable, exciting state workers.
The Argentine government has officially enacted Decree 610/2026, establishing a new degree-based salary supplement for military personnel. This historic measure recognizes the academic training of active duty, retired, and pensioned members, granting increases of up to 25% on their monthly pay.
According to local media like Ámbito and Infobae, the Argentine blue dollar closed at $1,540 on July 20 and 21, 2026, marking a 9-month high. Meanwhile, the official exchange rate remained remarkably stable. Financial markets are showing optimism driven by low inflation and a strong trade surplus.
On Monday, July 20, 2026, the Argentine blue dollar rose to $1,540, its highest value in nine months. The official rate remained stable at $1,500 in a foreign exchange market looking optimistically at a potential Moody's rating upgrade and a historic trade surplus.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
