After five consecutive months of decline, the Government Confidence Index (ICG) from Torcuato Di Tella University rose 3.9% in June, reaching 2.07 points on a 0-5 scale. This marks the first recovery in 2026 for Argentina's libertarian administration, though the historical average remains at its lowest point of 2.40.
The Government Confidence Index from Torcuato Di Tella University recorded its first increase of the year in June, reaching 2.07 points (+3.9%). The rebound ends five consecutive months of declines, though the historical average for Javier Milei's administration dropped to 2.40 points, its lowest of the cycle.
Breaking a five-month downward trend, Argentina's Government Confidence Index rose to 2.07 points in June 2026. This recovery, driven by perceptions of administrative efficiency and gains in the Buenos Aires suburbs, positions President Milei ahead of where Mauricio Macri stood at the same stage of his presidency.
The University Di Tella index showed a 3.9% increase in June, reaching 2.07 points. This marks the first rebound after five months of sustained declines, driven by improvements in perceived efficiency and capability, though the general evaluation continues to fall.
El Índice Líder del Centro de Investigación en Finanzas pronostica una salida inevitable de la fase expansiva de la economía. El indicador cayó 0,58% en enero de 2026 y acumula siete de diez componentes en territorio negativo, contrastando con las proyecciones oficiales de crecimiento del 4%.
El Índice Líder de la casa de estudios marcó una caída del 0,58% en enero, confirmando el deterioro sostenido desde diciembre de 2024. La industria acumula cinco meses consecutivos de retroceso y la actividad económica cayó 0,3% interanual en noviembre de 2025.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
