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Blue Dollar Falls for Second Session as Gap With Official Narrows

Traders focus on policy signals ahead of Luis Caputo’s meeting with U.S. official Scott Bessent on potential support.

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Overview

  • The blue dollar is quoted at ARS 1,420 to buy and ARS 1,440 to sell, marking a second straight decline with a 1.1% gap versus the official wholesale rate.
  • The wholesale dollar, the market reference, holds steady at ARS 1,424.50.
  • Financial dollar rates remain higher, with MEP at ARS 1,498.81 and CCL at ARS 1,525.88, reflecting spreads of 5.2% and 7.1% against the official.
  • The tourist card rate stands at ARS 1,885, while the crypto dollar is ARS 1,505.18 and Bitcoin trades near USD 121,977 according to Binance.
  • El Cronista reports central bank reserves at USD 42.698 billion with no MULC intervention on Friday as markets watch for outcomes from the upcoming Caputo–Bessent discussions.