Argentina just struck a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to give the South American country some “breathing space” for the next few years to pay off debt. From an Argentinian expert’s perspective, how is it looking for the economy and more importantly, to its people?
In this episode, Doug and Greg talk with Santiago Solanet, Senior Investment Analyst at BlackTORO Global Investments. Santiago is known for monitoring and analyzing the local and global economic situation of the Argentinians.
Santiago talks with Doug and Greg about understanding Argentinian markets—from the recent IMF agreement to peso depreciation to its political environment.
Key Takeaways
[00:41] - Beyond the markets: the life and rich culture of Argentina. [03:51] - Peso currency depreciation. [08:55] - What's it like to do business in Argentina? [11:19] - Insights on the effect of war with the UK, soybean prices, and inflation. [15:59] - How does a country turn around a 50% year-over-year inflation? [21:00] - How's 2023 looking for the Argentinian economy? [24:16] - A look at Argentina’s labor market performance. [33:13] - Vista plans with cash flow. [37:13] - Exploring Argentinian cuisine.