Blue Dollar Updates

Argentina in Talks for Up to $7 Billion Loan

Argentina is in discussions with banks regarding a potential loan of up to US$7 billion, as stated by Economy Minister Luis Caputo on Wednesday, in light of decreasing international reserves and upcoming debt obligations in January. During an event featuring prominent business leaders, the official discussed negotiations amounting to between US$6 billion and US$7 billion … Read more

Milei’s Election Struggles Sink Argentina’s Banks to Five-Year Low

Banks in Argentina experienced their most challenging outcomes since the pandemic, coinciding with President Javier Milei’s aggressive efforts to stabilize the currency ahead of the midterm elections. Private banks suffered losses in the third quarter alongside a significant rise in the nation’s loan delinquency rate — now at its highest point in over 15 years … Read more

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INDEC Defends Its Methods Amid Economists’ Scrutiny of Growth Data

The INDEC, provided an explanation of its methodology for calculating economic activity figures for September, revealing growth despite widespread expectations among economists of an impending recession. Source indicated that the rise was primarily attributable to a statistical correction stemming from its seasonal adjustment methodologies and the robust performance of the financing sector. The incorporation of … Read more