MONETARY POLICY Banks face liquidity crunch as peso yields soar 22-07-2025 17:42 Interest rates on peso notes are soaring across the board, piling pressure on banks amid a liquidity crunch caused by government efforts to defend the local currency.
MARKETS Argentina’s market honeymoon fades as peso pressure builds 05-01-2024 14:35 Investors are anticipating Argentina’s currency to come under increasing pressure weeks after new President Javier Milei devalued it by 54%, a sign that the market is souring on his initial moves.
DEBT SWAP OFFER Government proposes peso debt swap that may top US$71 billion 05-01-2024 14:30 Argentina’s government is proposing a debt swap to banks in the country that could top US$71 billion for peso notes due this year with the aim of postponing maturities and reducing the financial deficit to zero.
MARKETS Argentina assets brace for sell-off after Massa forces run-off 23-10-2023 08:17 Investors braced for a sell-off after Economy Minister Sergio Massa did better than forecast in Sunday’s presidential vote, dashing hopes for an outright win by a more market-friendly candidate.