Labor Force Participation Rate in Argentina remained unchanged at 47.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 47.20 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Argentina averaged 45.99 percent from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 47.70 percent in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 44.50 percent in the second quarter of 2015. The labour force participation rates is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides - Argentina Labor Force Participation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Argentina decreased to 35626.10 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 35983.05 ARS Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Argentina averaged 47384.49 ARS Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 110971.40 ARS Million in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of 27522.75 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2009. This page provides - Argentina Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Argentina is the 83 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Argentina averaged 88.54 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 106 in 2016 and a record low of 70 in 2007. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Argentina was at 22.63 percent on Friday May 8. Deposit Interest Rate in Argentina averaged 14.66 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 85.38 percent in May of 2002 and a record low of 0 percent in January of 2002. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Argentina.

The Social Security Rate in Argentina stands at 43.70 percent. Social Security Rate in Argentina averaged 43.67 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44 percent in 2007 and a record low of 40 percent in 2006. In Argentina, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Argentina because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Argentina Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Steel Production in Argentina decreased to 286.20 Thousand Tonnes in March from 343.78 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in Argentina averaged 344.01 Thousand Tonnes from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 529 Thousand Tonnes in July of 2008 and a record low of 98 Thousand Tonnes in February of 1984. This page has Steel Production values for Argentina.

Argentina recorded a Current Account deficit of 1052.06 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Current Account in Argentina averaged -1071.21 USD Million from 1976 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4297.83 USD Million in the second quarter of 2009 and a record low of -9425.71 USD Million in the first quarter of 2018. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Revenues in Argentina increased to 491603.60 ARS Million in March from 455101 ARS Million in February of 2020. Government Revenues in Argentina averaged 70139.87 ARS Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 627465.40 ARS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 3240.10 ARS Million in February of 1993. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Argentina Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Argentina decreased to 110423 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 126003 ARS Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Argentina averaged 126252.58 ARS Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 164572 ARS Million in the third quarter of 2011 and a record low of 71794 ARS Million in the first quarter of 2004. This page provides - Argentina Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Argentina increased by 103.68 USD Millions in March of 2020. Foreign Direct Investment in Argentina averaged 195.81 USD Millions from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 734.77 USD Millions in February of 2019 and a record low of 18.22 USD Millions in November of 2014. This page provides - Argentina Foreign Direct Investment - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Argentina decreased to 0.80 USD/Liter in April from 0.83 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Argentina averaged 1.12 USD/Liter from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.46 USD/Liter in December of 2012 and a record low of 0.60 USD/Liter in December of 1995. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports to Argentina in Spain increased to 70433.52 EUR THO in February from 52716.70 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports to Argentina in Spain averaged 92689.14 EUR THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 195484.63 EUR THO in October of 2017 and a record low of 52716.70 EUR THO in January of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports to Argentina.

Retail Sales in Argentina increased 72.70 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Argentina averaged 22.58 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 72.70 percent in February of 2020 and a record low of -40.30 percent in January of 2002. In Argentina, retail sales measure the annual change in the value of retail sales in shopping malls in the greater Buenos Aires area. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Argentina increased to 657908.60 ARS Million in March from 522678.70 ARS Million in February of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in Argentina averaged 74554.06 ARS Million from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 852868.20 ARS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 3240.10 ARS Million in February of 1993. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Argentina Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Argentina decreased 44.76 percent in January of 2016 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Argentina averaged 1.16 percent from 1997 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 60.30 percent in December of 2015 and a record low of -44.76 percent in January of 2016. Retail Sales MoM in Argentina is reported by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INDEC). In Argentina, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Argentina, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Remittances in Argentina increased to 1078 USD Million in 2013 from 991 USD Million in 2012. Remittances in Argentina averaged 705.08 USD Million from 2001 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 1078 USD Million in 2013 and a record low of 100 USD Million in 2001. Remittances in Argentina is reported by the Inter-American Development Bank. This page provides - Argentina Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Argentina increased to 9387306.53 USD Million in March from 9021348.75 USD Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Argentina averaged 2587008.38 USD Million from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9387306.53 USD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 446265.84 USD Million in January of 2012. This page provides - Argentina Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Argentina increased by 2294 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Argentina averaged 2897.94 ARS Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 34164 ARS Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of -18449 ARS Million in the first quarter of 2019. In Argentina, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Argentina Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Argentina decreased to 30.07 percent in March from 34.81 percent in February of 2020. Interbank Rate in Argentina averaged 64.87 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1389.88 percent in March of 1990 and a record low of 1.20 percent in March of 2004. In Argentina, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans (up to 15 days) made between banks. This page provides - Argentina up to 15 Days Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Argentina was last recorded at 38 percent. Interest Rate in Argentina averaged 62.27 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1389.88 percent in March of 1990 and a record low of 1.20 percent in March of 2004. In Argentina, Money Market Rate decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Argentina (Banco Central de la República Argentina, BCRA). On August 2018, the seven-day ‘Liquidity Notes,’ or Leliq replaced the yield on the 35-day Lebac bonds introduced in December of 2015 as the benchmark policy rate. On September 28th 2018, the central bank implemented a new monetary policy framework with a goal of zero growth of the monetary base from October 2018 until June 2019, as part of the USD 57 billion financing deal with the IMF. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Money Market Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

As ‘slum priests’ try to fill the gap left by the state, the populist movement is on the rise again

Alberto Fernández seeks to bolster state coffers with tax raid on country’s most powerful industry

Legislative poll will be a referendum on the reformist president

President Macri asks for early disbursement of funds as refinancing worries grow

Franklin Templeton funds have lost $1.2bn on biggest Argentine positions

Investor blames peso mayhem on ‘massive speculative attack’ and local over-reaction

Revised agreement comes a day after the exit of central bank governor

Guido Sandleris says it is ‘too soon’ to declare that stability has returned to peso

Just two years ago investors rushed to snap up 100-year debt sold by Buenos Aires

Macri tries to shore up confidence amid market worries over prolonged political instability and $101bn owed

Foreign investors have learnt the hard way that short-termism can be a virtue, not a vice

Bondholders weigh deal with Macri against negotiating with likely successor Fernández

Reimposition of currency controls is admission of defeat by president

Creditors prepare for tough negotiations after IMF calls on them to share the pain

Analysts expect the country to make bondholders an offer they cannot accept

Creditors denounce government restructuring plan as unacceptable

Even before Covid-19 struck, the country’s debt trajectory was out of control

Biggest creditors attack government’s proposal to restructure $65bn of foreign debt

Finance minister tells FT that government has rejected counter-offer from BlackRock-led group of creditors

Economic woes go well beyond the coronavirus crisis

Case linked to 2012 nationalisation of oil company proves tricky for litigation funder

Executive decree set to prop up prices in hopes of saving domestic shale industry

Bondholders await government’s next move as fears of default intensify

Industry takes another hit as GE cuts jobs, Mnuchin casts doubt on restart for US air travel

Lionel Messi converted an added-time penalty as Argentina salvaged a 2-2 draw against their South American rivals Uruguay in a friendly in Tel Aviv.

Relive the action as England made a spluttering start to their World Cup challenge. Argentina dominated the Pool B clash and were unlucky to lose 13-9.

Relive the action as hosts New Zealand staked a place in the World Cup semi-finals after a hard-fought victory over Argentina at Eden Park.

New Zealand will gamble an unbeaten record in 25 tests against Argentina on the ability of a second-string side to substantially improve when the teams meet in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

The Germans are without nearly a dozen players, including injured Toni Kroos, Leroy Sane, Antonio Rudiger, Timo Werner Leon Goretzka and Matthias Ginter among others.

With six World Cup wins between them, Germany and Argentina need little introduction. Ahead of their friendly, ALEC FENN examines what has gone wrong with both nations, and what the future holds.