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WHAT'S NEXT?: Argentina domestic activity will be held back by rising inflation and the impact of numerous policy-induced economic distortions.

• [New] More supply was rising outside OPEC and American shale: Brazil's offshore fields, Guyana's expanding projects and Argentina's Vaca Muerta were expected to provide roughly half of the projected 800,000-barrel-a-day increase in global crude production in 2026. www.feedlotmagazine.com
• [New] Argentina is a key supplier the Rosario Board of Trade projected a record grain harvest of 158 million tonnes in 2025/26. The Rio Times
• [New] Regulatory stability, institutional coordination, infrastructure development, technological innovation and the ability to attract sustained investment will ultimately determine whether Argentina can convert its projected growth into a lasting leap in competitiveness and economic development. Panorama Minero
• [New] Argentina's reliance on Messi and desire to be unstoppable rather than unpredictable may bring future problems. The Athletic
• [New] Abiove expects Brazil to export a record 113.6 million metric tons of soybeans in 2026, while the Rosario Board of Trade projected Argentina's 2025/26 grain harvest at a record 158 million tonnes. The Rio Times
• [New] Argentina possesses one of the mining sector's greatest opportunities for the coming decades, supported by world-class resources, projected investments of US$ 15 billion, and a project pipeline capable of increasing annual LCE production from 115,000 to 407,000 tonnes by 2035. Panorama Minero
• [New] Lithium is entering a transformative phase that could reshape the profile of Argentina's mining exports over the next decade. Panorama Minero
• [New] Argentina will add 316,000 tonnes of annual production capacity, equivalent to a 157% increase over current levels. Panorama Minero
• [New] Dry, near-average temperature conditions across Argentina are favorable for completing the 2025/26 MY soybean harvest, posing minimal immediate supply risk. CropGPT
• [New] Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play is on track to reach 1 million bpd by 2030, with productivity now rivaling leading US shale basins. More News From NowHere
• [New] Typically El Ninos lead to elevated risks of drought in southern Africa and northern parts of South America, but flooding in southern Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The Guardian
• [New] With harvest well underway in South America and record crops already expected, the Dow Jones survey is calling for another modest upward revision to Brazil and Argentina's production in 2026. DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] Argentina could gain a huge competitive advantage if it creates a welcoming environment for AI business. The Business Standard
• [New] The year-on-year decline in global wheat trade in 2026/27 is now expected to widen to 9.8 million tonnes as strong sales performance by Argentina and the European Union lift the 2025/26 global estimate by 3.2 million tonnes to 209.0 million tonnes. MTS Insights
• [New] Maize stocks are expected to expand in China as official estimates foresee another record harvest in 2026 while modest gains are also anticipated in exporting countries such as Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay amid improved production prospects. MTS Insights
• [New] Argentina's June inflation, due Monday, is expected near 1.8 to 1.9%. The Rio Times
• [New] USDA anticipates unchanged Brazilian production at 186 mmt of soybeans, with Argentina at 50 mmt. DTN Progressive Farmer
• By locking in long-term fiscal and regulatory concessions, RIGI risks constraining future policy flexibility available to Argentina, precisely when global demand for lithium is expected to grow and Argentina's negotiating leverage could increase. Resources for the Future
• Argentina's milk production is forecast to rise 4% in 2026, reaching record roughly 12 mmt thanks to favourable pasture conditions, low feed prices and productivity gains. FoodNavigator.com
• Countries such as Brazil, Mexico and Argentina are increasingly working with international companies to purchase radiotherapy equipment, obtain training for staff and develop digital methodologies to plan and deliver treatments. Precedence Research

Last updated: 06 August 2026