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As the Argentine peso rises, US hopes to gain on the rescue

As President Donald Trump stated, the United States generated “a lot of money” through its bailout of Argentina. Despite the rally in that country’s markets following President Javier Milei’s unexpectedly significant win in the recent legislative elections, the situation appeared rather subdued. By the end of trading on Monday, it was estimated that the US … Read more

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JPMorgan and Citi Dive into Argentine FX to Aid US in Stopping Peso Decline

The Argentine peso ended a five-day decline as major financial institutions engaged in the local currency market, coinciding with efforts by the United States government to support its ally Javier Milei in anticipation of an important vote this weekend. Both JPMorgan Chase & Co and Citigroup Inc were engaged in Argentina’s spot market on Wednesday, … Read more

Understanding the US-Argentina Currency Swap

Following multiple rounds of announcements, the currency swap between Argentina and the United States has been officially confirmed by the authorities of both nations. The US$20 billion support line is now accessible to President Javier Milei and Argentina. The decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to allocate a substantial support package to Argentina has been … Read more

Trump administration supports Milei government.

Milei benefits from new US funding for Argentina, but Trump threat angers

The administration of US President Donald Trump has expressed its backing for Argentina’s President Javier Milei, aiming to enhance his prospects in the upcoming midterm elections – the onus now rests on him to secure victory. Milei, 54, is approaching the final stretch of the campaign trail, buoyed by favorable winds from Washington, even as … Read more

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Argentine markets are volatile after Trump and Bessent’s remarks

Argentine markets are exhibiting volatility in response to the U.S. bailout announcement, with each headline eliciting both positive and negative reactions. On Tuesday, President Javier Milei engaged in discussions with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, at the White House. In a working lunch attended by journalists, Trump stated that his administration would extend financial support … Read more

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Trump Warns of US Exit if Milei Loses, Shaking markets

US President Donald Trump indicated that the US$20-billion support package the United States is considering for Argentina may depend on the performance of libertarian leader Javier Milei in the upcoming midterm elections, which has introduced new uncertainties in the currency market. “If he wins we’re staying with him, and if he doesn’t win we’re gone,” … Read more

Milei requests political and economic aid from the White House

President Javier Milei is set to visit the White House on Tuesday, seeking a prominent display of political and economic backing from his US counterpart, President Donald Trump, in anticipation of crucial midterm elections. As Argentina grapples with the prospect of yet another financial crisis and Milei’s disapproval ratings continue to climb, the libertarian figure … Read more

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Caputo Rules Out Dollarization as US Backs Peso

Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated that dollarization in Argentina is “off the table” after the announcement that the United States would provide the country with a currency swap line and directly intervene in the local forex market by purchasing pesos. “Dollarization could be an alternative, but for now it is off the table,” Caputo stated … Read more

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Argentina is rescued by US Treasury peso purchases

The United States swiftly moved to stabilize Argentina’s economy on Thursday, providing US$20 billion in financing and executing an uncommon intervention in currency markets to support the peso following weeks of significant declines. Washington has finalized a US$20-billion currency swap framework with Argentina’s Central Bank, as stated by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a social … Read more

Scott Bessent

US Treasury Takes Bold Steps in the Argentine Forex Arena

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared that the United States acquired pesos in the Argentine market today as part of ongoing negotiations in Washington aimed at supporting President Javier Milei’s administration. Finance specialists remarked that this type of direct intervention in the local forex market by the U.S. was “unheard of.” Bessent stated “Today … Read more