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“I recommend investing in Argentina” — a few words from Elon Musk on social media platform X bolstered Argentine assets to new heights, underscoring investor confidence under new President Javier Milei’s administration. The Global X MSCI Argentine ETF (NYSE:ARGT), which tracks the...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Argentina president Javier Milei met on the sidelines of the 27th annual Milken Institute Global Conference on Monday, their second meeting in less than a month. What happened: The tech czar posted a photo of him with President Milei on social platform x, where...

Electric vehicle stocks had a mixed week as they reacted to a hotter-than-expected March inflation reading and the prospect of the interest-rate environment remaining inclement for potential car buyers. That said, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) ended a volatile week higher amid uncertainty about the...

In a first-of-its-kind event, Argentine President Javier Milei is preparing to meet Elon Musk at Tesla‘s headquarters in Austin, Texas. What Happened: The meeting, reported by Argentine television channel LN+, is scheduled for next Thursday. The two...

Argentina president Javier Milei shares a unique bond with his “four-legged children,” a quartet of cloned English mastiffs bearing the names of famous economists: Milton Friedman, Murray Rothbard and Robert Lucas Jr. However, Milei asserts it was the dogs who picked their names. The...

Argentina’s President Javier Milei, who is known for being pro-Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has attributed the country’s slow transition to the U.S. dollar to the corrupt practices of its politicians and economists. What Happened: Milei, who took office in December 2023, has been advocating...

In a significant move that could reshape Argentina’s economic landscape, Donald Trump-loving President Javier Milei has launched a campaign targeting state-owned enterprises for major reforms. This initiative comes as Milei faces considerable legislative challenges in his bid to privatize...

Argentine stocks surged in Tuesday’s session following lower-than-predicted February inflation figures and an unexpected move by the central bank, which slashed interest rates by 20 percentage points down to 80% a day earlier. The Global X MSCI Argentine ETF (NYSE:ARGT), which tracks the...

Argentina’s President Javier Milei has taken a bold step in his economic reform agenda by bypassing the opposition-dominated congress. Milei, a libertarian, is determined to implement his radical austerity plan without legislative approval. What Happened: In a recent interview with the...

Argentine stocks experienced a surge on Thursday following rumors that the country is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new program. This initiative aims to secure additional funding, accelerating Argentina’s departure from its stringent capital controls, as...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is contesting the 2024 presidential election as an independent, has a panacea for the fiscal woes of the country. On Sunday, the presidential candidate proposed that the U.S. take a leaf out of Argentina’s playbook that has brought the South American nation some...

Argentina’s President Javier Milei is bracing for a major challenge as the country’s largest labor union is set to stage a nationwide general strike. The strike directly responds to Milei’s radical economic policies, which have sparked widespread discontent. What Happened: The...

Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a fervent defense of free-market capitalism and issued a stark warning about the perils of socialism at the World Economic Forum Wednesday, invoking the economic principles of Nobel laureate Milton Friedman. “The Western world is in danger”...

Argentine President Javier Milei raised the stake on Thursday, announcing plans to dismantle “sooner or later” the country’s central bank. This radical remark, revealed in an interview with Radio La Red, aligns with Milei’s ultra-libertarian ideology and fulfills a bold...

Argentina’s inflation rate was around 200% in 2023, according to Reuters. Food prices in particular rose much faster than anticipated, making it hard for everyday citizens to afford basic staples like meat and vegetables.  For many Argentines, this will not be their first battle...