On a day marked by external weakness, Argentine financial assets showed remarkable strength. Country risk fell to 490 basis points, bonds rose up to 1.45%, and stocks, despite a slight dip, are on track for their best week in two months. What's behind this resilience?
On Monday, August 24, 2026, Argentina's country risk index closed at 509 basis points, failing to break below the 500 mark. Meanwhile, the wholesale dollar surpassed $1,500 for the first time in history, and Argentine stocks rebounded up to 8.2% on Wall Street. Markets are already pricing in the 2027 electoral scenario.
On Friday, August 21, 2026, the BCRA (Argentina's central bank) reached a new milestone: gross reserves climbed to USD 50.655 billion, the highest level since 2019. With 17 consecutive buying sessions and an annual target already met, the economic team consolidates its exchange-rate strategy while the wholesale dollar hovers near ARS 1,500.
Argentina's international reserves reached their highest level in seven years this Friday, August 21, climbing to US$50.655 billion. The boost came from a surge in gold prices, even as official dollar purchases lose momentum and the wholesale exchange rate flirts with the AR$1,500 mark.
In a bold defense of Argentina's economic program, economist Juan Carlos de Pablo—one of President Javier Milei's closest advisors—praised the government's strategy of aggressively accumulating dollar reserves. His analysis of the record trade surplus and future export projections drew immediate applause from Economy Minister Luis Caputo, who celebrated the endorsement on social media.
On this Saturday, August 8, 2026, financial markets are closed, so the official and blue dollar rates remain at Friday's closing levels. The official dollar sells at $1,520, while the blue dollar trades at $1,525. With inflation expectations near 2% for July, the exchange rate stability brings relief to savers.
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.
