Reserves
Argentina's country risk breaks below 500 points after eight years
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Argentina's country risk indicator dropped to 494 basis points on January 27, 2026, its lowest level since May 2018, driven by rising sovereign bonds and the central bank's reserve accumulation. This decline signals growing investor optimism about the country's fiscal solvency. International reserves approach 46 billion dollars after daily net purchases.
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$43.800 million.
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Argentina's lower house approved the labor reform on Friday, February 20, 2026, sparking a positive response in financial markets. The Country Risk dropped to 519 basis points, aided by gains in sovereign bonds. The Central Bank also built reserves by purchasing US$ 167 million that day.
Argentina's Central Bank announced on Monday, December 15, 2025, the first measures of its 2026 economic plan, including updating exchange rate bands according to inflation and a consistent program to accumulate international reserves. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomed these decisions, aligned with its prior recommendations. Meanwhile, the National Treasury purchased 320 million dollars following the announcements.