Argentina Sees Sharpest Economic Contraction Since 2023 in February

6 articles · Updated · TradingView · Apr 23

Argentina’s economic activity fell 2.6% month-on-month in February 2026, marking the sharpest contraction since December 2023, according to official data.
The decline was driven by drops in manufacturing, wholesale, and retail trade, while fishing and mining sectors posted notable gains.
Economy Minister Luis Caputo attributed part of the fall to fewer working days and a general strike, highlighting ongoing sectoral disparities.

With economic activity plunging, is the government's optimism about a rebound justified?

Can Argentina's export boom save the economy while domestic demand collapses?

Is Argentina's falling inflation a success story or a symptom of collapsing wages?

How will Argentina's controversial new labor law impact its soaring informal employment rate?

Is extreme economic pain the only path for Argentina to escape its cycle of crisis?

Will President Milei's 'shock therapy' achieve stability before social unrest derails it?