Overview
- The official rate closed at 1,455 pesos at Banco Nación and about 1,430 in wholesale trading, roughly 8% below the inflation‑indexed band ceiling of 1,546.
- The Central Bank bought US$125 million on Friday and has accumulated about US$687 million since January 5, extending a multi‑day streak of purchases.
- Parallel and financial dollars moved in a narrow range, with the blue near 1,500 pesos, the MEP around 1,471 and the CCL near 1,518, while futures prices eased.
- JP Morgan’s country risk index hovered around 564–565 basis points with little change despite the reserve accumulation.
- Economy Minister Luis Caputo reported a 2025 primary surplus of 1.4% of GDP and a 0.2% financial surplus, as the IMF welcomed the reserve‑rebuilding plan and authorities outlined a 2026 goal of adding US$10–17 billion.