Message to the countryside: Milei promised to continue lowering withholdings as long as fiscal balance allows and spoke about a regime for seeds
President Javier Milei assured that the government will responsibly lower agricultural withholdings depending on the fiscal surplus and introduced a new regime for seed innovation.
The primary surplus of the central government is R$ 86.9 billion in January and reduces by 2.2% in a year
Brazil's central government reported a primary surplus of R$ 86.9 billion in January, slightly below market expectations and a 2.2% decrease from the same month last year.
IMF urges China to prioritise consumption-led rebalancing, curb industrial policy
The IMF calls on China to shift towards consumption-led economic growth and implement stronger fiscal measures to support domestic demand amidst a record trade surplus.
Despite the drop in revenue, the government had a surplus in January due to the sale of hydroelectric plants
The Argentine government reported a fiscal surplus in January, driven by the sale of hydroelectric plants, despite a significant drop in tax revenue.
Is there room to continue lowering taxes this year? Economists weigh in
Economists discuss the potential for further tax cuts in Argentina amidst a government mandate for a primary fiscal surplus.
Taxes vs. Benefits for Migrants: The Study That Reveals the Reality of How Much Foreigners Contribute in the U.S.
A recent study shows that immigrants in the U.S. have contributed $14.5 trillion to the fiscal surplus over the past three decades, countering the narrative that they are a burden on public finances.
"Bond Shortage": Milei explained his plan to maintain the decrease in country risk without taking new debt
President Javier Milei detailed his financial strategy to avoid issuing new bonds and to uphold fiscal surplus, aiming to reduce the supply of securities to minimize country risk, though it raises concerns about reserve accumulation.
When meeting the fiscal target is useless
The Brazilian National Treasury reported a fiscal deficit despite accounting for a surplus in revenues over expenditures, raising concerns about the real financial state under the Lula administration.
Argentina closes 2025 with fiscal surplus for the second consecutive year
Argentina has achieved a fiscal primary and financial surplus in 2025 for the second consecutive year, with a primary surplus of 10.1 million euros and a financial surplus of 1.2 million euros, despite a 31.5% inflation rate, the lowest in eight years.