Argentina\u2019s year-on-year industrial output change, not seasonally adjusted, was -3.2% in January. <\/p>\n
This was an improvement from the previous reading of -3.9%. <\/p>\n
We are seeing the contraction in Argentine industrial output ease, which is a key signal. This is not a sign of growth, but it suggests the deep economic adjustment may be finding a floor. For us, this is a critical data point that indicates the worst may be in the past. <\/p>\n
This reading reinforces the broader narrative of stabilization we’ve been tracking. After the hyperinflationary shocks of 2024 and 2025, monthly inflation has fallen to a more manageable 4.8% as of last month’s data. This sustained disinflation gives the central bank credibility and supports the case for recovering asset prices. <\/p>\n
We recall the Merval index rallied significantly in the final months of 2025 as the market anticipated this kind of stabilization. That rally was based on hope, whereas this industrial output number provides a tangible, albeit small, piece of evidence that the recovery thesis is intact. This could justify adding to long positions in index futures. <\/p>\n
Implied volatility on options for Argentine assets, like the ARGT ETF, remains high due to the recent history of turmoil. This environment makes selling out-of-the-money puts an interesting strategy to consider in the coming weeks. Such a position would benefit from a slow grind higher or even sideways price action as volatility is likely to compress if this stability continues.<\/p>\n
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