The Argentine business community is sensing significant change in the country. After the 2025 elections Confidence is increasing and the economic environment is becoming more predictable, opening up new opportunities for investment and growth. Analysts and executives emphasize that while structural challenges remain, they exist Signs of a new order productive and cultural that could mark a turning point.
As part of the ninth episode of Female company directorsConducted by LA NACION, leaders of the local business community shared their vision of the economy and challenges of the next year. Mariana Camino, president and CEO of ABECEB, predicted a positive outlook for 2026, marking a cycle change after the October 2025 elections. “There is one shock important trust. For the first time in years, Argentina shows that the economy is doing well; “The government, with the support of society, is able to promote a change in the economic policy model that advances a new scenario,” he said in a panel moderated by LA NACION journalist Carla Quiroga.
However, Camino warned against this “Not the entire economy and not all activities are located in the same place”although he emphasized that there is “horizon predictability,” a factor that directly impacts business decisions and investments. Regarding company culture, he added that “there is a clear awareness that we are in a paradigm shift, a culture shift” and that adopting agile practices represents a competitive advantage today. Looking ahead to 2026, The analyst forecasts gross domestic product growth of nearly 4%, with falling inflation, a floating exchange rate and a balanced macroeconomic environment.
For his part, Fabián Kon, General Director of Grupo Galicia, pointed this out Reactivating lending will be crucial for sustainable growth: “Argentina needs to rebuild itself based on new paradigms. Budget balancing seems to be a solid step, but there is much more to work on. Lending will grow naturally if we maintain stability, reduce sovereign risk and provide confidence in debt sustainability.”
Kon emphasized the importance of a robust capital market that enables young people to access housing and financing for productive projects. “The capital market is a place where long-term funds are raised, but there must be people who make long-term investments. We still do not have long-term savings instruments in Argentina because Argentinians buy dollars to save; but there are gradually long-term investors, companies that take on debt and depositors start to trust and invest in other instruments. This is how the capital market is built,” he said.
Finally, from a consumption perspective, Silvana Bergonzi, CEO of Arredo, emphasized that the opening of the economy has given back to the consumer “the freedom and the power of choice”. According to Bergonzi, 2025 was characterized by more rational and moderate consumption, although with signs of recovery towards the end of the year: “The most stoic consumer goes in search of a treata pampering program and a recovery from a difficult year. Companies need to look inward, work on processes and productivity, and deliver value to the customer in a double-speed context.”
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