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Argentina’s Dollar Gaps Hold Through Weekend as Blue, CCL Outpace Official

With markets shut Sunday, published dollar levels mirror Friday’s close, highlighting a backdrop of a new BCRA regime after a large debt outflow.

Overview

  • Banco Nación’s official retail dollar is referenced at ARS 1,490 for sale, with the wholesale level near ARS 1,465.
  • Informal blue quotes stand around ARS 1,505 in Buenos Aires and ARS 1,521 in Córdoba, remaining above the bank rate.
  • Financial dollars closed with the MEP around ARS 1,488–1,493 and the CCL near ARS 1,526–1,529, preserving a modest gap over the official.
  • Following a roughly USD 4.2 billion external payment, Central Bank reserves fell about USD 385–400 million to USD 44.396 billion, while the BCRA arranged a USD 3 billion one‑year repo at 7.4%.
  • Tourist/card dollar readings diverge by outlet, with Clarín listing ARS 1,525.50 versus Ámbito and La Voz near ARS 1,937, reflecting differing methodologies.