Macro Hive Conversations With Bilal Hafeez Ep. 332: Miguel Gutierrez on Argentina's Transformation, Latin American Opportunities, and Private Market Arbitrage.
Oct 30, 2025
Miguel Gutiérrez, Partner at The Rohatyn Group, shares insights from his extensive career in emerging markets. He discusses Argentina's economic transformation under Milei’s reforms, focusing on fiscal cuts and competitiveness. Gutiérrez emphasizes the importance of U.S.-Mexico trade negotiations and how nearshoring impacts investment strategies. He explores private market dynamics in Latin America, highlighting opportunities across tech and energy sectors, while advising young professionals on the benefits of international experience.
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From Accounting Student To Market And Corporate Leader
- Miguel began as an accounting student in Argentina but joined JP Morgan's trading floor as a trainee in 1980.
- He later crossed to the corporate side, leading Telefónica Argentina and chairing YPF.
Milei's Early Successes And Political Tradeoffs
- Javier Milei cut government spending and prioritized reducing inflation as a core policy early in his term.
- Political pressures shifted demand toward jobs and growth, forcing a recalibration of priorities.
FX Adjustment Needed To Restore Competitiveness
- Argentina's overvalued peso and capital outflows require a managed FX adjustment to restore competitiveness.
- Miguel warns depreciation will raise inflation short-term but is necessary to revive jobs and industry.
