IBOV 177,418.78 ▲ 1.00% IPSA 11,315.26 ▼ 1.14% IPC MEX 65,430.32 ▼ 0.08% MERVAL 3,033,848 ▲ 1.83% COLCAP 2,425.08 ▼ 1.33% BVL PERÚ 59,928.30 ▼ 0.80% USD/BRL5.19▲ 0.04% USD/MXN17.02▲ 0.12% USD/CLP933.85▲ 0.25% USD/COP3,212▲ 0.33% USD/PEN3.36▼ 0.13% USD/ARS1,509▼ 0.28% USD/UYU40.29▲ 0.05% USD/PYG5,892▼ 0.13% USD/BOB11.84▲ 0.51% USD/DOP58.64▲ 0.05% USD/CRC446.47▼ 0.04% USD/GTQ7.62▼ 0.02% USD/HNL26.84— 0.00% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.14% USD/VES796.33▲ 0.29% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.69▼ 0.37% EUR/BRL6.01▲ 0.06% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 177,418.78 ▲ 1.00% IPSA 11,315.26 ▼ 1.14% IPC MEX 65,430.32 ▼ 0.08% MERVAL 3,033,848 ▲ 1.83% COLCAP 2,425.08 ▼ 1.33% BVL PERÚ 59,928.30 ▼ 0.80% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Unemployment Falls to 6.9% Despite Argentina’s Economic Woes

By · December 19, 2024 · 2 min read

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Argentina’s economy is showing promising signs of recovery, defying expectations in a challenging global landscape. The country’s unemployment rate has dropped to 6.9% in the third quarter of 2024, down from 7.6% in the previous quarter. This improvement marks a significant step forward for the South American nation.

The job market is displaying resilience, with the employment rate rising to 45%. This uptick suggests that more Argentinians are finding work, contributing to the country’s economic stability. The government’s efforts to balance inflation control with growth are beginning to bear fruit.

Argentina’s potential for growth remains strong. The country boasts a highly skilled workforce and abundant natural resources. Key sectors like agriculture, energy, and technology are poised for expansion, offering opportunities for both domestic and foreign investment.

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Unemployment Falls to 6.9% Despite Argentina’s Economic Woes

Recent fiscal measures have yielded positive results. Argentina has managed to turn fiscal surpluses and improve its international reserves by $10 billion in early 2024. This financial strengthening provides a solid foundation for future economic growth.

Compared to its neighbors, Argentina’s recovery trajectory is unique. While challenges persist, the country’s ability to reduce unemployment during a period of economic restructuring is noteworthy. This resilience speaks to the adaptability of Argentina’s workforce and economy.

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President Javier Milei’s administration is making strides in addressing long-standing economic issues. Their focus on reducing inflation, while initially causing contraction, is setting the stage for more sustainable long-term growth.

As Argentina continues on this path of recovery, the world watches with interest. The recent drop in unemployment may well be the first sign of a broader economic turnaround. With its rich resources and determined populace, Argentina is positioning itself for a brighter economic future.

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