BCRA Buys US$146 Million, Extending FX Purchase Streak Past 50 Days Toward 40% Annual Target

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.

The BCRA's latest intervention, reported by TN, involved buying US$146 million, marking over 50 straight days of positive balances in FX operations as part of its strategy to rebuild foreign currency reserves. This progress nears 40% of the entity's annual target. Gross international reserves ended at US$43.800 million.

This follows prior sustained purchases earlier in the year, underscoring the central bank's persistent efforts amid economic stabilization measures.

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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.

The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) purchased US$42 million in the foreign exchange market, extending its streak to 30 consecutive days of currency acquisitions. Gross international reserves reached US$45.158 million, up US$102 million from the previous day. Since the start of the year, the BCRA has added purchases totaling US$2.089 million, including US$932 million in February.

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Argentina's Central Bank bought US$55 million on January 12, its sixth consecutive daily purchase since January 5 under the 2026 accumulation plan announced in December, bringing the total to US$273 million. Gross reserves climbed to a new Milei-era high of US$44.768 million amid stable exchange rates.

The blue dollar closed without changes at $1.420 for buying and $1.440 for selling, while the official rate at Banco Nación was $1.370 for buying and $1.420 for selling. The blue euro saw a slight increase of $6, closing at $1.785,75 for buying and $1.717,75 for selling. These rates mark the end of the week's trading in the Argentine market.

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Dollar deposits have grown significantly, reaching record levels in Argentine banks. Economy Minister Luis Caputo celebrated this trend and anticipates it will continue. These deposits now represent 25% of private sector placements.

On Monday, February 9, quotations for the official and blue dollar, as well as the euro in Argentine banks, were reported. Since April, currency purchases in banks have no limits, though the card dollar retains a 30% surcharge for foreign expenses.

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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.

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