Central Bank

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) purchased US$146 million in the foreign exchange market, continuing an ongoing streak of more than 50 consecutive days of net buying and approaching 40% of its annual reserve accumulation target. Gross reserves closed at US$43.800 million.

March 22, 2026 Reported by AI

BTG Pactual detected atypical Pix activities on the morning of Sunday, March 22, 2026, leading to a temporary suspension after hackers diverted about R$ 100 million. The bank states no client accounts were accessed or data exposed. Most of the amount has already been recovered.

The dollar exchange rate has fallen by $55 since the start of the year, despite the Central Bank's purchases adding over US$1,600 million to its reserves. Financial quotations are also losing ground in this context.

February 09, 2026 Reported by AI

François Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Bank of France, has announced his early departure from office in early June, although his mandate was set to end in late 2027. This surprise decision was shared with bank staff and authorities. He will next lead the Fondation Apprentis d’Auteuil.

On Friday, January 30, dollar exchange rates in Argentina highlighted available options without currency restrictions, including official, blue, MEP, and other variants. The official dollar is obtainable in banks without limits, though a 30% surcharge remains for card spending abroad.

January 28, 2026 Reported by AI

The Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) of Brazil's Central Bank kept the Selic rate at 15% per year for the fifth consecutive time on January 28, 2026, but signaled it will start cuts at the March meeting if the economic scenario holds. The decision reflects cooling inflation, which ended 2025 at 4.26%, below the target ceiling. Analysts and groups like the CNI see room for easing, but the BC stresses caution amid unanchored expectations and global uncertainties.