In the first trading session of 2026, Argentina's dollar blue fell to 1,495 pesos (buy) and 1,515 pesos (sell), amid ongoing exchange market liberalization since April 2025. Official dollar at 1,445/1,495; MEP 1,499.30/1,501.80; CCL 1,535.30/1,536.60; crypto 1,524.10/1,541.12; card dollar 1,943.50. Country risk hit 567 basis points.
The parallel dollar blue declined slightly to close the January 5 session at 1,495/1,515 pesos, per informal market sources. This follows prior levels in a fully liberalized market.
Banco Nación official rate: 1,445 buy / 1,495 sell. Stock market MEP: 1,499.30/1,501.80. CCL: 1,535.30/1,536.60.
Crypto dollar: 1,524.10/1,541.12. Card dollar for overseas spending: 1,943.50 pesos.
Analyst Sebastián Menescaldi cautioned on potential dollar pressure exceeding government targets. Expectations include inflows from a dollar amnesty program. JP Morgan's country risk measure rose to 567 basis points.
