阿根廷前10月服务贸易逆差创历史新高

Core Insights - Argentina's service trade deficit reached a record high of $9.644 billion in the first ten months of the year, marking a staggering year-on-year increase of 152% [1] - The deficit is projected to exceed $10.8 billion by the end of the year, surpassing previous records set in 2017 and 2022 [1] - In October alone, the service trade deficit was $1.008 billion, continuing the trend of high deficits observed in previous months [1] Breakdown of Key Components - The primary contributors to the service trade deficit include overseas credit card spending and travel tickets, which accounted for a net outflow of $625 million, along with digital services and other services at $422 million, and freight insurance at $207 million [1] - The Argentine government's primary account also recorded a deficit of $916 million in October, which, combined with the service trade deficit, could negate the advantages of the energy trade surplus [1] - There are concerns that the government's current account may revert to a deficit, posing greater challenges to foreign exchange reserves [1]