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Argentina's central bank bought US$15.2 billion, yet reserves rose only US$8.8 billion. See what that means for devaluation and bondholders.
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Argentina's central bank bought US$15.2 billion, yet reserves rose only US$8.8 billion. See what that means for devaluation and bondholders.
October 17, 2026
Argentina's central bank bought US$642 million in the week to 16 October, its best since mid-July. Reserves closed at US$50.236...
October 17, 2026
Argentina's Milei and US Secretary of State Rubio spoke on 16 October about trade, investment and security before a US...
October 17, 2026
Argentina wholesale inflation rose to 3.2% in September from 2.1% in August, INDEC said, as crude oil and gas drove...
October 17, 2026
Argentina’s Merval fell 0.35% to 2,848,945 on Friday 16 October as sovereign bonds lost 1.5% and country risk hit a...
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Argentina's public sector posted a US$645 million financial surplus in September, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said on Friday, 16 October.
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Argentina's Cabinet Chief Diego Santilli told governors on 16 October they should worry if Axel Kicillof wins in 2027. Here...
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