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Argentina GDP contracts 0.6% in Q2, first in two years; recession risk rises
InfoMoney·AR·1 day ago
Economists Isaías Marini and Damián Quiroz, in an interview with Ronda de Economistas on +Perfil, indicate that exports have become the main driver of the Argentine economy, shifting from domestic consumption. The claim is based on expert commentary, not official data, and the exact export composition and sustainability remain uncertain. This matters as it signals a structural shift in Argentina's growth model, with implications for trade balance and currency policy.