Argentina faces a 4% drop in industrial output in 2024 due to less consumer spending and public works. The Argentine Industrial Union (UIA) shared this forecast, drawing on data from over 700 firms. These firms have seen productivity fall, a trend tied to tough economic conditions in the nation. The UIA’s report shows many companies […]
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