# IMF urges Argentina to share growth benefits

> IMF says Argentina must share economic gains with workers after recent progress.
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- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/economy/imf-backs-milei-but-urges-argentina-to-extend-benefits-of-growth-to-workers.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-01T22:42:57+00:00
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## IMF progress report
IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said Argentina made significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability in a challenging environment.

> significant progress in restoring macroeconomic stability in a very challenging environment
## Key economic improvements
Argentina saw sharp inflation decline, stronger external reserves, greater fiscal discipline and progress toward fiscal surplus.

> sharp decline in inflation stronger external reserves greater fiscal discipline progress toward fiscal surplus
## Third review underway
An IMF technical mission led by Joyce Wong completed its work on Argentina’s third review following meetings from September 21 to 29.

> technical mission led by imf official joyce wong concluded its work on the third review of argentina’s programme on tuesday
## Growth benefits urged
IMF says Argentina must extend economic growth benefits to workers as current gains are concentrated in energy, mining and agricultural sectors.

> it is important to ensure that growth which has been focused in energy mining and agricultural sectors broadens and becomes more evenly distributed
## 2026 growth forecast
IMF forecasts Argentina’s economy will grow by 3.5 percent in 2026 after reducing inflation from triple-digit levels to 33.5 percent.

> the imf forecasts that argentina’s economy will grow by 3.5 percent in 2026
## Next steps for Argentina
Argentina must prepare a staff report for IMF’s Executive Board approval to receive $900 million disbursement.

> the next step is the preparation of a staff report for consideration by the imf’s executive board
## Key takeaway

IMF urges Argentina to extend economic growth benefits to workers despite fiscal improvements.