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Argentina’s economy grew 2.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, above forecasts of 1.7% and accelerating from a 2.1% increase in the previous quarter. The strongest sector gains came from fishing (27.5%), agriculture, livestock, hunting and forestry (18.1%), and mining and quarrying (12.3%). Other notable expansions were recorded in financial intermediation (7.5%), private households with domestic service (6.3%), and hotels and restaurants (2.8%), with the latter mainly supported by informal employment. In contrast, manufacturing contracted 1.7% and public administration declined 1.4%, marking the weakest performances. On the demand side, exports rose 9.8%, leading growth, while private consumption increased 2.7%, supported by stronger imports of final consumer goods and automobiles. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the economy expanded 0.7%.

Argentina GDP Expands More Than Expected

The Central Bank of Paraguay kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.50% during its June 2026 meeting. Policymakers said the economy remained resilient, with the IMAEP rising 3.4% year-on-year in April and the ECN increasing 3.0%. Annual inflation stood at 2.4%, while core inflation was 1.1%, both below the central bank’s 3.5% target. Abroad, policymakers noted stronger-than-expected US labor market data and rising inflation, with headline inflation reaching 4.2% in May. The US Federal Reserve kept rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%, though markets continue to price in further tightening. Meanwhile, Brent crude fell below $80 per barrel as geopolitical tensions eased after a provisional US-Iran agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Soybean, corn, and wheat prices also moved lower. The decision to hold rates signals that policymakers continue to view the current stance as neutral, balancing strong growth with moderate inflation.

Paraguay Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged in June

The Ibovespa rose 0.5% to close at 171,259 on Tuesday after opening lower, diverging from the sharp selloff on Wall Street as markets digested the latest Copom minutes. According to Banco Central do Brasil, policymakers are considering both a pause and a resumption of Selic cuts as possible paths to bring inflation back to target. In the document, the central bank acknowledged that upside risks to inflation currently outweigh downside risks while leaving the next policy steps open and data-dependent. Banking stocks posted gains, with Bradesco up 0.9% and Banco do Brasil rising 1.4%. Utilities also moved higher, with Axia gaining 2.6% after news it is preparing a debenture issuance of up to R$1 billion, maturing in 2036. Other notable gainers included Ambev (+1.2%) and WEG (+1%). In contrast, Vale fell 1.9% after its board unanimously approved a shareholders’ meeting on July 22 to vote on the removal of chairman Daniel Stieler, following a request from its largest shareholder, Previ.

Ibovespa Rises on Copom Outlook

The Dow Jones Index dropped 47 points or 0.09 percent on Tuesday to close at 51665 points. Losses were led by Nvidia (-3.99%), Caterpillar (-3.55%) and Honeywell International (-2.37%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were IBM (4.92%), Merck (3.54%) and J&J (3.36%).

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Argentina GDP Expands More Than Expected

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