Argentina star sectors shed 26,000 jobs in 2 years despite Vaca Muerta boom

Argentina's headline employment sectors have lost 26,000 jobs over nearly two years, compared to November of last year, even as the Vaca Muerta shale boom drives energy investment. The decline reflects broader economic contraction outside the energy patch, signaling uneven growth and persistent labor market weakness. The data underscores the fragility of Argentina's recovery, with energy gains failing to offset losses in other industries.