Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA)
Combined nowcasts can improve GDP estimates – paper
Paper compares performance of nowcast models in estimating GDP from 2016–2015
Argentina cuts rates, but keeps focus on inflation
Analysts express concerns over the decision, as inflation remains high
Argentina lifts target as inflation persists
IMF recommended keeping tighter monetary stance in latest report in December; Argentina’s move could impact central bank credibility
Lower inflation brings relief for Argentina’s central bank
Central bank leaves interest rates on hold at 28.75%, as year-on-year inflation lowers to 22.5%
Argentina raises interest rates in pursuit of lower inflation
Despite declining core inflation, higher fuel prices could pose a threat to the central bank’s 2018 target; central bank raises rates to 23.75%
Banks ‘still groping toward’ macro-pru transparency – Eichengreen
Central bank governance expert says central bank transparency is getting better around the world, although New Zealand, Argentina and some Central American institutions could make improvements
Argentine central bank can progress without independence law – chief economist
Pablo Neumeyer says current policies are working and may create the consensus for future law
Argentina attempts to speed up financial transactions
The central bank will allow the public to directly submit their tax returns to banks, as part of a series of measures designed to boost credit
FSB urges Argentina to review macro-pru framework
International body encourages the central bank to consider creating financial stability committee, while improving co-ordination with regional regulators
Argentine governor acknowledges rate cuts were too abrupt
Sturzenegger acknowledges central bank loosened monetary policy too abruptly in late 2016, but he says the bank still has tools to stimulate growth expanding access to credit
Argentina expands collateral for farmers
The central bank aims to expand credit for the key agricultural sector
Brazil central bank steps up pace of rate cuts
Inflation outlook “favourable” with target likely to be achieved by 2018; government pursuing tough fiscal reform
Argentina’s central bank reverses course on interest rates
Central bank hikes rate on its 35-day Lebac bonds to 26.25% on the back of higher-than-expected inflation figures
Central Bank of Argentina makes third cut in three weeks
Central bank cuts rate on its 35-day Lebac bonds to 25.25%, with analysts expecting further cuts to come as the institution begins transition to new monetary policy instrument
IMF praises Argentinian central bank for proposed changes to monetary policy framework
IMF encouraged by Argentina’s progress but says more effort required to strengthen monetary policy framework, including granting central bank operational independence
Is the Central Bank of Argentina back?
The Central Bank of Argentina’s new governor, Federico Sturzenegger, has made strong progress in tackling runaway inflation and reversing the country’s monetary decline. But many challenges remain
New high for reserves a sign of 'growing confidence' in Argentina – Sturzenegger
Reserves breach $40 billion mark after treasury bond sale and climbing export levels; contribution from overseas investment starting to be felt, government says
Argentinian central bank removes $5m dollar conversion cap
New measures aim to make it easier for businesses to acquire dollars; bank removes cap on dollar conversion and reduces paperwork involved
Argentine central bank holds rate on its bonds with eye on inflation
Reference rate held at 30.25% ahead of second inflation figure release; second monthly statistic from Indec due today, no official annual figure yet
Annual inflation in Argentina at 40.3% by year-end, markets say
Inflation seen slowing to less than 16% by end of 2018; results published in new expectations survey, relaunched after the central bank studied examples from abroad
Argentina releases first inflation data following statistics overhaul
Prices for transportation, food and housing drive up inflation, which rose 4.2% in May; IMF reviews progress next month
Central Bank of Argentina raises reserve requirements
Argentina raises reserve requirements as it continues to fight high inflation; bank will introduce inflation-targeting regime in September
Debt deal struck but ‘heated’ discussions await Argentine president in congress
Vulture funds satisfied but Argentine president faces an ‘uphill’ battle getting deal through congress; analysts ultimately expect it to be approved, but see other challenges on the horizon
Snapshot: IMF reveals staff views on Argentina
IMF releases informal briefings compiled 2013-2015 in absence of Article IV; staff highlighted adverse effects of central bank and banking sector financing of government