News of central bank

Argentina rating upgrade hinges on reserve build-up, Fitch says

27-03-2026 10:29 Argentina’s path to a credit rating upgrade depends on the sustained build-up of foreign-currency reserves, says top exec at Fitch Ratings.

Interest rates collapse in Argentina with Milei stockpiling dollars

19-03-2026 14:02 President Javier Milei’s willingness to let interest rates sink — rather than hatch some plan to offset those transactions — has caught the attention of investors and analysts.

Beef prices, new methodology cloud inflation outlook

30-01-2026 13:51 Push to further curb inflation faces risks in coming months faces risks ; Change in methodology, high beef prices and upcoming increases in utility bills could all impact consumer prices.

Milei still props up peso despite looser trading rules

13-01-2026 13:09 President Javier Milei is sticking with his core approach: intervene, manage and prop up the peso, in an effort to keep inflation down. 

Milei carves path for savers to stop stashing cash under couches

31-12-2025 09:39 President Milei has convinced nearly 300,000 Argentines to declare over US$20 billion in a tax amnesty programme that established that deposits above US$100,000 had to remain untouched in bank or brokerage accounts until January 2026.

Wide open field for Milei

20-12-2025 07:44 A libertarian but not a “libertidiot,” as he likes to say, Milei seems to have picked security rather than risk for the new stage of his administration. It is a good choice.

by Marcelo J. García

Argentina to loosen currency policy and build reserves

15-12-2025 16:22 Beginning in 2026, the peso’s trading bands will expand at the same rate as monthly inflation, announces Argentina’s Central Bank.

IMF sees Argentina meeting year-end reserves target challenging

04-12-2025 13:32 IMD admits Argentina's bid to build up its foreign reserves and meet end-year accumulation target will be “challenging.”

Argentina looks to ease bank reserve rules to boost liquidity

30-10-2025 15:31 Adjustment would aim to give banks more flexibility in managing their liquidity, though shift will only be marginal.

Argentina launches coin for World Cup celebrating Maradona’s goal against England

29-10-2025 17:42 New coin includes a sketch of legendary footballer's Diego Maradona’s famous second goal against England in the Mexico 1986 World Cup.

Milei team sends mixed FX policy signals ahead of Trump meeting

14-10-2025 15:24 Since April, Argentina has let the peso float within a range as part of its agreement with the International Monetary Fund. However, authorities have intervened multiple times within the range.

Argentine rates exceed 80% as peso crisis sparks cash crunch

09-10-2025 13:06 Short-term interest rates soar as the Milei government steps up efforts to defend the peso.

Milei government sells dollars as peso drops for third day

01-10-2025 18:18 President Javier Milei's government sells more than US$450 million on spot market Wednesday to stem a slump in the peso.

Currency arbitrage costs Milei US$2 billion a month in Argentina

01-10-2025 12:59 A temporary surge in farm-export dollars has prompted Argentines to purchase cheap greenbacks.

Central Bank defends peso as Milei faces setbacks

17-09-2025 23:37 Central Bank steps into market to prop up the peso – first time it has since Milei administration introduced trading band in April.

Argentina let peso plunge and then stepped in to contain losses

12-09-2025 11:13 Milei administration allowed peso to weaken this week, while simultaneously moving to prevent the rush out of the currency from turning into a stampede.

Argentina rolls over debt in relief for battered currency

27-08-2025 21:48 Government successfully rolls over large batch of local debt in auction; Milei administration has tightened monetary policy in past few weeks to defend peso.

Milei digs in to defend peso before midterm elections

27-08-2025 11:16 President Javier Milei is ratcheting up his defence of Argentina’s currency ahead of another massive local debt auction.

The risks of the Milei government’s economic plan

17-07-2025 10:03 Macroeconomic order and disinflation alone do not guarantee long-term sustainability.

by Luis Secco

Milei tightens grip on currency market left awash in pesos

16-07-2025 10:10 President’s economic team sends a signal to the market that it still has an iron grip on Argentina’s money supply, a key ingredient to thwarting inflation, stabilising the peso – and his high approval ratings.