The JP Morgan index closed on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 542 basis points, interrupting recent gains driven by local factors.
Argentina's country risk closed at 542 basis points on Monday, May 18, 2026, after opening at 538 and reaching that level during the session. The increase was linked to adjustments in New York markets and profit-taking in emerging assets.
The previous week the index had broken below 500 points, finishing at 496 on Monday, May 11. That drop was tied to fiscal improvements and new credit ratings from international agencies.
Country risk measures the yield spread between Argentine sovereign bonds and U.S. Treasury securities. A reading of 100 points equals a one-percentage-point annual surcharge.
