IMF slashes Argentina’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.1%
International Monetary Fund cuts 2026 growth forecast to 2.1%; Inflation and unemployment estimates also rise; Revision comes as Milei administration seeks approval for a fresh US$860-million disbursement of funds. Leer más
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly reduced its 2026 growth forecast for Argentina, now predicting just 2.1 percent growth, down from an initial four percent projection. This downgrade follows a previous revision in April and July. The new forecast also includes higher estimates for inflation and unemployment.
IMF technicians attribute the weaker economic outlook to economic activity that fell short of expectations, as well as subdued domestic demand and financial conditions that continue to restrain recovery. Despite the downgrade, the revised forecast still surpasses the 1.5 percent growth projection predicted by analysts surveyed by the Central Bank.
The downgrade also comes as Argentina's economy is expected to underperform the region's average growth of 2.3 percent in 2026.
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