News of currency swap

United States buys pesos, confirms US$20-billion lifeline for Milei

Yesterday 18:26 Washington steps in to save Milei with direct purchase of pesos and a US$20-billion currency swap; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ready to take “exceptional” measures to stabilise Argentina’s economy in the face of "acute illiquidity.”

FOREIGN POLICY

US Treasury chief issues second message of support for Milei's Argentina

02-10-2025 12:03 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington is "fully prepared to do what is necessary" in support of Milei as he confirms Argentina is key to “maintaining a US strategic interest in the Western Hemisphere.”

MARKETS

Milei’s financing assurances briefly lift bonds, peso

30-09-2025 14:03 President says Argentina has secured financing through the end of next year and is working on longer term plans, giving a brief boost to the nation’s assets.

WASHINGTON'S RESCUE PACKAGE

Bessent puts US money at risk in US$20-billion Argentina backstop

26-09-2025 11:02 US$20-billion lifeline for Argentina could carry risks for US taxpayers.

ECONOMIC LIFELIFE

US readies US$20-billion rescue to help Milei win in Argentina

24-09-2025 10:50 Washington plans US$20-billion currency swap with Argentina's Central Bank to boost Milei; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says fresh aid a “bridge to the election,” referencing October midterms.

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

'We're gonna help': Trump says he will come to the rescue of struggling Argentina

24-09-2025 10:25 Markets reacted positively to Trump's show of support; US Treasury ready to "do what is needed" to help stabilise markets in Argentina

US-ARGENTINA RELATIONS

US to support Argentina with US$20-billion currency swap, bond purchases

24-09-2025 10:09 Treasury secretary says Washington in talks to support Argentina's Central Bank; Dollar-denominated bonds could also be purchased, with US investment likely to increase should next month's crucial midterms go Milei's way.

CURRENCY SWAP

Argentina renews part of China swap ahead of Bessent visit

10-04-2025 17:13 Argentina renews a portion of its US$18-billion currency swap line with China; Activated part being extended for another 12 months amounts to US$5 billion.

ECONOMY – ANALYSIS

IMF deal fine print could disrupt China swap renewal

10-04-2025 05:36 In June, the grace period China granted Javier Milei expires. Washington is already pressuring Buenos Aires over the currency swap, with US$6.5 billion remaining frozen.

by Eugenia Muzio

CURRENCY SWAP

Central Bank says China currency swap renewed until July 2026

12-06-2024 22:26 Central Bank renews a roughly US$5-billion portion of its currency swap line with the People’s Bank of China for another two years.

CHINA CURRENCY SWAP

IMF expects China to reschedule billions in Argentina’s debt

12-06-2024 11:34 IMF expects China to reschedule payments from the US$18-billion swap line that it has extended to Argentina.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Top officials to meet People's Bank of China chief amid swap talks

26-04-2024 17:20 Argentina’s Central Bank Governor Santiago Bausili and Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno are scheduled to meet with People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng in Beijing on Monday.

RELATIONS WITH CHINA

Central Bank chief Bausili among top officials headed to China

18-04-2024 18:02 Top government officials are preparing to visit China in the next few weeks as President Javier Milei ditches his aggressive rhetoric against Beijing in a bid to deepen ties with a key trade partner.

HELP FROM BEIJING

China lets Argentina tap extra US$6.5 billion from swap line

18-10-2023 14:01 Move comes right before Argentina’s presidential election on Sunday as political uncertainty roils markets and the peso’s parallel exchange rate sells off.

News of currency swap

United States buys pesos, confirms US$20-billion lifeline for Milei

US Treasury chief issues second message of support for Milei's Argentina

Milei’s financing assurances briefly lift bonds, peso

Bessent puts US money at risk in US$20-billion Argentina backstop

US readies US$20-billion rescue to help Milei win in Argentina

'We're gonna help': Trump says he will come to the rescue of struggling Argentina

US to support Argentina with US$20-billion currency swap, bond purchases

Argentina renews part of China swap ahead of Bessent visit

IMF deal fine print could disrupt China swap renewal

Central Bank says China currency swap renewed until July 2026

IMF expects China to reschedule billions in Argentina’s debt

Top officials to meet People's Bank of China chief amid swap talks

Central Bank chief Bausili among top officials headed to China

China lets Argentina tap extra US$6.5 billion from swap line

Argentine rates exceed 80% as peso crisis sparks cash crunch

United States buys pesos, confirms US$20-billion lifeline for Milei and Argentina

Argentine markets breathe sigh of relief as peso allowed to dip

Congress votes to restrict Milei's ability to govern by decree

Washington launches financial rescue of Argentina as US Treasury buys pesos

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