Argentina · Economy

Key Facts

—The admission On 14 August 2026 in Mendoza, BCRA president Santiago Bausili said the economy has grown about 2% a year since 2024, ‘much slower than we would like.’

—The gap Market forecasters still pencil in roughly 2.7% growth for 2026, so the governor’s read of the real pace sits below consensus.

—The trade-off High real interest rates, with short-term rates in the mid-30s against about 30% annual inflation, are cooling prices but also cooling activity.