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  1. Russell

    Economy What is the average salary expected by Argentinians nowadays?

    According to Bumeran, the main job portal in Argentina, the average salary expected by Argentinians increased by 69% in the first five months of the year, reaching $919,089 in June, which is 7.57% higher than in May. While this reflects the expected salary, what is the actual average salary...
  2. Digital Nomad

    Milei Dials Back Shock Therapy to Keep Argentina’s Inflation in Check

    I think it's smart to put the brakes on the shock therapy. If not, I doubt people will stay have too much patience. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/milei-dials-back-shock-therapy-124517574.html
  3. Finance Prof

    Building HOA expenses in Buenos Aires rose 88% from January to June 2024

    With inflation it has been rough. Building HOA monthly expenses have gone up 88% from January to June 2024. the year on year increase is 272% increase. Ouch. I see that trend in my apartment. Fees have gone way up more than these figures. Mine just this year have gone up 150%. Probably headed...
  4. L

    Milei's alleged success under questioning from studies measuring people's reality

    Now you are starting to see people talk about what I have mentioned about him. Smoke and mirrors. People are seeing the Emperor has no clothes on...
  5. Finance Prof

    BBVA Bank: Argentine’s President Milei is finally getting some traction on lowering inflation

    Slowly but surely. https://www.gatewaytosouthamerica-newsblog.com/bbva-bank-argentines-president-milei-is-finally-getting-some-traction-on-lowering-inflation/
  6. L

    'Eating is a luxury': Argentina inflation falls but shoppers still feel squeezed

    Unfortunately a sad reality for many in Argentina! Can't afford to eat. https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/eating-is-luxury-argentina-inflation-falls-shoppers-still-feel-squeezed-2024-06-13/
  7. CecilM

    Economy The government claimed that wages are outpacing inflation: it's a joke?

    Sometimes I think they don’t see what’s really happening, and on top of that, they come out with these statements that we all know aren't true. https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/06/10/el-gobierno-afirmo-que-los-salarios-le-ganan-a-la-inflacion-que-dicen-los-datos/
  8. BuySellBA

    Real Estate Sales Mortgage loans: A bank launched a line with installments that are not adjusted for inflation - La Nacion Propiedades

    Mortgage loans: A bank launched a line with installments that are not adjusted for inflation - La Nacion Propiedades Source: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/propiedades/casas-y-departamentos/un-nuevo-banco-lanza-creditos-hipotecarios-que-no-se-ajustan-por-inflacion-nid06062024/ June 06, 2024...
  9. Avocado

    Milei begins to slash energy subsidies for low-income Argentines

    This is going to hurt many low income people that are already struggling to survive. Milei begins to slash energy subsidies for low-income Argentines https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/milei-begins-to-slash-energy-subsidies-for-low-income-argentines.phtml
  10. All the Answers

    Economy Electricity and gas: from July rates will increase every month based on inflation - Infobae

    Electricity and gas: from July rates will increase every month based on inflation - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/06/05/luz-y-gas-desde-julio-las-tarifas-aumentaran-todos-los-meses-en-base-a-la-inflacion/ June 05, 2024 The Government is preparing a mechanism to...
  11. All the Answers

    Economy Argentina's inflation once again exceeded that of Venezuela in May: it was the highest in the region - Infobae

    Argentina's inflation once again exceeded that of Venezuela in May: it was the highest in the region - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/06/05/la-inflacion-de-la-argentina-volvio-a-superar-a-la-de-venezuela-en-mayo-quedo-como-la-mas-alta-de-la-region/ June 05, 2024 This...
  12. Vince

    Tourism will generate 1.5 million jobs in Argentina in 2024

    Wow these statistics are staggering. I always knew tourism was very important for Argentina. It will help it get out of this economic mess. This report says by the end of this year tourism will account for 11% of total jobs in the entire country. Hopefully this road tour of Milei will not...
  13. L

    Argentina's 300% inflation and propped-up peso spawn Paraguay border ghost town

    So many things have gotten worse for everyone after the elections. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentinas-300-inflation-propped-up-peso-spawn-paraguay-border-ghost-town-2024-05-27/ Non Paywall:
  14. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News The impact of inflation on the price of premium homes: How much of the increase in construction costs will be passed on to those for sale? - Infobae

    The impact of inflation on the price of premium homes: How much of the increase in construction costs will be passed on to those for sale? - Infobae Source...
  15. All the Answers

    Politics Javier Milei confirmed that he will close the Central Bank: “We are very successfully taming inflation” - Infobae

    Javier Milei confirmed that he will close the Central Bank: “We are very successfully taming inflation” - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/17/javier-milei-ratifico-que-cerrara-el-banco-central-estamos-domando-con-mucho-exito-la-inflacion/ May 17, 2024 The President...
  16. Finance Prof

    Buenos Aires Subway’s Heavily Subsidized Fares Set to Quadruple

    Commuters in Buenos Aires will see subway fares quadruple Friday morning, a consequence of President Javier Milei’s austerity drive. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-16/buenos-aires-subway-fare-to-quadruple-friday-to-574-pesos Non Paywall version: https://archive.is/d3ZPC
  17. All the Answers

    Economy Eight out of ten professionals consider that they were unable to rebuild their income due to the effect of inflation - Infbae

    Eight out of ten professionals consider that they were unable to rebuild their income due to the effect of inflation - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/05/17/ocho-de-cada-diez-profesionales-considera-que-no-pudo-recomponer-sus-ingresos-frente-al-efecto-de-la-inflacion/...
  18. All the Answers

    Politics The Buenos Aires Legislature approved the inflation increase of the ABL, the real estate tax and patents - Infobae

    The Buenos Aires Legislature approved the inflation increase of the ABL, the real estate tax and patents - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/16/la-legislatura-portena-aprobo-el-aumento-del-abl-el-impuesto-inmobiliario-y-las-patentes/ May 16, 2024 In addition...
  19. Finance Prof

    Argentina cuts rates again as inflation crests near 300%

    Most are saying the same thing that although the official numbers are going down they barely feel it. The article does a good job of stating how even if shopkeepers want to lower prices they can't as everything is going up in price. There is a limit to what cash strapped consumers can buy so...
  20. little cloud

    Politics Having single-digit inflation is a good start

    https://buenosairesherald.com/economics/argentinas-yearly-inflation-holds-at-290-aprils-rate-down-to-single-digits
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