Argentina's country risk indicator has reached its lowest level since April 2018, hitting 425 basis points. This remarkable drop is driven by S&P's upgraded credit rating from CCC+ to B-, combined with strong financial backing from the World Bank and IDB. May inflation stands at 2.1%, while the Central Bank has accumulated USD 10.6 billion in net foreign currency purchases.
Argentina's country risk indicator plummeted to 425 basis points, its lowest level since April 2018, amid a wave of financial optimism that includes S&P's credit rating upgrade and World Bank and IDB approvals for USD 2.5 billion in guarantees. International investors are now anticipating the next phase of Economy Minister Luis Caputo's economic strategy.
Argentine financial markets rally following the US-Iran peace agreement reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Credit rating agency S&P upgraded Argentina's sovereign rating from CCC+ to B-, while the gap between the informal 'blue dollar' and official exchange rate narrowed to historic lows, signaling unprecedented currency stability.
Argentina's country risk index dropped to 425 basis points, its lowest level since April 2018, driven by S&P's credit rating upgrade and a historic US-Iran peace agreement. The milestone opens doors for institutional investment and signals growing international confidence in Argentina's economic recovery.
Argentina's country risk index, measured by JP Morgan, fell 11 points to reach its lowest level since April 2018. The improvement was driven by a US-Iran peace agreement and S&P's credit rating upgrade. Sovereign bonds rose 0.6% on average while Wall Street posted gains of up to 3.1%.
Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo celebrated a major victory as S&P upgraded the country's credit rating to B-. However, the achievement was overshadowed by a scandal involving Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni. The controversy has crossed borders, with the Financial Times highlighting the case, reportedly prompting Caputo to threaten resignation if the crisis is not resolved.
Argentina's country risk index fell to 437 basis points on June 13, 2026, its lowest level since 2018, following S&P's credit rating upgrade from CCC+ to B-. This milestone positions the country 19th in Latin America but crucially unlocks access for institutional investors, potentially releasing over $300 billion in previously restricted capital.
S&P's credit rating upgrade to 'B-' has positioned Argentina's country risk at 437 basis points—the lowest level since May 2018. This regulatory milestone unlocks restrictions that previously prevented institutional funds from investing in Argentine assets, potentially expanding the pool of eligible investment capital from USD 150-250 billion to over USD 300 billion according to market estimates.
S&P's credit rating upgrade from CCC+ to B- sent Argentine assets to record levels. The country risk fell to 433 basis points, the lowest since May 2018. Meanwhile, SpaceX debuted on Wall Street with the largest IPO in history, raising USD 75 billion and pushing Elon Musk's fortune to nearly USD 1 trillion.
La agencia calificadora elevó el rating de YPF, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, Pampa Energía, Telecom, TGS, Genneia, EDEMSA y YPF Luz a 'B' después de que Argentina subiera de CCC+ a B-. La decisión refleja una reducción de vulnerabilidades económicas y mayor acceso a financiamiento internacional.
El indicador de JP Morgan tocó los 433 puntos básicos, el nivel más bajo desde mayo de 2018, impulsado por la mejora en la calificación crediticia de Standard & Poor's. Los bonos en dólares se mantienen en máximos históricos y el BCRA acumula más de USD 10.200 millones en compras de reservas.
Standard & Poor's elevó la calificación crediticia argentina de CCC+ a B-, mientras el riesgo país cayó a 443 puntos básicos, nivel no visto desde mayo de 2018. El S&P Merval marcó récord histórico al subir 6,4% y los ADRs en Wall Street treparon hasta 14,3% impulsados por la mejora en los fundamentos macroeconómicos.
El jueves 11 de junio de 2026 marca otro día histórico para el mercado cambiario argentino: el dólar oficial bajó a $1.450 y el blue cayó a $1.445, dejando una brecha de apenas 5 pesos entre ambas cotizaciones. La tendencia de convergencia se profundiza mientras el BCRA acumula más de USD 10.000 millones en compras netas y S&P mejora la calificación crediticia del país.
Standard & Poor's anunció un upgrade en la calificación crediticia de Argentina a largo plazo, alcanzando el nivel 'B-'. El ministro de Economía, Luis Caputo, compartió la noticia que marca un nuevo hito en la recuperación económica del país y refuerza la confianza de los inversores internacionales.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
