The demand for dollars in Argentina has reverted to levels reminiscent of the market sell-off experienced last year, despite the unexpected stabilising effect of the conflict in Iran on President Javier Milei’s currency policies. In July, Argentines’ acquisitions of US banknotes surged by 35 percent month-on-month, reaching US$3.4 billion. This figure marks the highest monthly … Read more
In mid-July, JPMorgan’s EMBI+ index for Argentina, which indicates the interest rate Argentina would incur for foreign borrowing, reached 402 basis points, marking its lowest point since April 2018. As time progressed, the likelihood of surpassing the 400-point threshold steadily diminished. Although the economic team did not explicitly aim for the JPMorgan index to dip … Read more
On Wednesday, Argentina and China announced the extension of a multi-billion-dollar currency swap agreement for an additional five years, according to financial authorities. The 130-billion-yuan (roughly US$19 billion) agreement between Beijing and cash-strapped Buenos Aires has been in effect since 2009. The monetary authority is pursuing enhanced stability in anticipation of the forthcoming 2027 election. … Read more
The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA, for its Spanish acronym) achieved its 2026 dollar-buying target with the International Monetary Fund in merely six months, driven by robust performance in the agriculture and energy sectors. As of the end of last week, the BCRA had acquired US$10.1 billion in 2026, exceeding the US$10 billion full-year target … Read more
A wave of dollars flowing into Argentina is providing President Javier Milei with the opportunity to allow the peso to trade more freely, as the Central Bank’s previously depleted foreign reserves have reached their highest level since 2019. Despite Milei’s affinity for free markets, he has maintained strict control over the currency since assuming office, … Read more
The International Monetary Fund has expressed support for Javier Milei’s economic strategy while also challenging the government’s claims regarding the fiscal surplus. The IMF has emphasised the need for tax reform and a more accelerated approach to reserve accumulation in anticipation of the upcoming presidential elections next year. The IMF’s Executive Board concluded the second … Read more
Argentina is poised to experience an influx of hard currency, with analysts projecting approximately US$30 billion in the coming six months. This development presents President Javier Milei with a significant opportunity to bolster international reserves. The Central Bank’s diminished cash reserves remain a constant worry for investors and the International Monetary Fund. The scarcity of … Read more
This week, Argentina secured a reprieve from the International Monetary Fund; however, President Javier Milei is confronted with a pressing hard-currency shortage that must be addressed prior to the elections next year. Following agreements with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, alongside repos, local debt emissions, and forthcoming privatisations of state-owned enterprises, Economy … Read more
A technical staff team from the International Monetary Fund arrived in Buenos Aires on Thursday, aiming to conduct an audit of Argentina’s economic program. Javier Milei’s administration secured a US$20 billion loan with the Fund last April, adding to an existing US$45 billion debt incurred during Mauricio Macri’s government in 2018. To secure an impending … Read more
Argentina has obtained financing from a multilateral institution, which remains unnamed, to facilitate the repayment of US$2.5 billion to the US Treasury stemming from a currency swap agreement, as stated by an official from the country’s Central Bank. The financing details were not disclosed publicly by either the Central Bank or the multilateral lender, as … Read more
