On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Argentina's official dollar sells at 1,515 pesos at Banco Nación, while the informal 'blue' dollar hits 1,555 pesos. The country risk index climbs to 497 basis points, its highest in two months, as markets watch inflation and the upcoming 2027 election.
With the wholesale dollar at 1,487.50 pesos, Javier Milei's economic team launched a battery of measures to prevent the exchange rate from surpassing 1,500 pesos. These include issuing nearly US$11 billion in dollar-linked bonds, intervening in futures markets, and raising interest rates that make credit more expensive. The country risk, however, climbed to 489 basis points.
Argentina's country risk index jumped above 500 basis points on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since late May. The surge comes amid political uncertainty, weakening economic activity, and adverse global conditions, with sovereign bonds falling and Argentine stocks on Wall Street losing up to 6%.
Argentina's country risk rose to 489 basis points on Monday, the highest level since June 10, as dollar-denominated sovereign bonds extend losses in August. Analysts point to local factors such as weak economic activity and political uncertainty ahead of 2027 elections, while external conditions remain stable.
While Wall Street hits record highs, Argentina moves against the tide: country risk climbs back toward 500 basis points, and investors cut exposure over 2027 electoral uncertainty and record household delinquency. What's driving the sell-off?
Following the Argentine earnings season, investors are actively recalibrating their portfolios. With July inflation landing at 2.1% and the country risk surpassing 476 basis points, the local market showed mixed reactions. On August 14, 2026, the S&P Merval fell 1.5%, though the energy giant YPF shined with record profits of USD 2.8 billion. Discover where the big players are putting their money.
Argentine assets closed a negative week: the S&P Merval fell more than 1%, sovereign bonds traded in the red, and country risk hit a two-month high. July inflation (2.1%) failed to calm investors, who are already looking at the 2027 elections and anticipating a potential return of populism.
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Argentine currency market showed remarkable stability across major banks. Economy Minister Luis Caputo assured the public that there will be no exchange issues ahead of the upcoming elections, highlighting the arrival of new investments. Discover the latest official, blue, and financial exchange rates, and learn how to navigate the local financial landscape.
A day of contrasts unfolded on August 12, 2026, as Argentine giants YPF and Arcor reported record profits, yet their Wall Street shares tumbled. The country risk climbed to 474 points, its highest in two months, prompting the Treasury to raise rates by nearly 300 basis points to retain local currency investments and sustain the carry trade.
Despite extraordinary results from companies like YPF and Arcor, the Argentine market is operating with caution. Global geopolitical tensions and local uncertainty pushed country risk to 467 points, while the S&P Merval index loses ground but keeps hope alive in the nation's productive strength.
On August 11, 2026, Argentine stocks fell in line with a global correction, yet the dollar remained stable and bonds showed strength. Investors now look ahead to a Treasury auction and inflation data, seeing potential opportunities in the midst of volatility.
Argentina's financial assets are facing a challenging week as the country risk index climbs above 460 basis points, a nearly 13% jump in five days. The S&P Merval and sovereign bonds are trading lower on Wall Street, while investors await key inflation data that could shape the economic outlook.
The first week of August 2026 presented a challenging scenario for Argentine assets, diverging from Wall Street's record highs. While the S&P Merval saw its sixth consecutive drop, the Central Bank continued accumulating reserves and the informal dollar decreased, offering a silver lining for the local economy.
In a challenging week for local assets, Argentina's S&P Merval registered its sixth consecutive drop, though exchange rate stability and solid Central Bank reserves show a careful planning scenario. While Wall Street celebrates weak employment data, Argentina anticipates national inflation with optimism following Buenos Aires City's positive figures.
On August 7, 2026, Argentine assets traded against the global trend. The S&P Merval fell for a sixth straight session, while JP Morgan's risk country index climbed to 451 basis points. The official dollar remained stable, and central bank reserves rebounded on gold revaluation.
President Javier Milei presented his management balance on LN+ with optimistic figures on poverty, consumption, and exports. Data verification organizations analyzed each claim, revealing a mixed picture. Here are the details of the official numbers, with context for international readers.
On a day of record highs on Wall Street, Argentine assets demonstrated remarkable stability. While the Merval index adjusted due to falling oil prices, the country risk remained near 400 points and sovereign bonds held firm, reflecting growing confidence in Argentina's economic trajectory.
On August 4, 2026, U.S. stock markets shattered records, with the Dow Jones crossing 54,000 points for the first time. Meanwhile, Argentine assets saw a healthy pullback, driven by a sharp decline in oil prices. Optimism grows over a potential U.S.-Iran deal that could stabilize global markets and boost emerging-market opportunities.
Sovereign bonds shine on Wall Street after oil and US rates drop, while the Merval suffers corrections due to YPF's stock split. The market awaits clear signals on 2027 debt maturities to unleash a new rally. Argentina's country risk index, measured by JP Morgan, fell to 410-412 basis points on August 4, 2026, its lowest in nearly three weeks.
