The official dollar registered a new nominal high on Friday, July 24 in Argentina. The blue dollar closed lower as the government highlighted market stability.
The official dollar closed on July 24 at 1,470 pesos for purchase and 1,520 pesos for sale at Banco de la Nación Argentina. The exchange rate reached a nominal historic record according to reports that day.
The blue dollar ended the session at 1,525 pesos for purchase and 1,545 pesos for sale. The MEP closed at 1,530.60 pesos for purchase and the contado con liquidación at 1,595.20 pesos.
The government denied any exchange rate lag and emphasized market stability. The euro blue closed at 1,814.75 pesos for purchase and 1,853.75 pesos for sale.
Country risk stood at 437 basis points. The tarjeta dollar closed at 1,976 pesos as reference.