Country Risk
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.
Economist Alejandro Barros explained that stabilizing the exchange rate and increasing the peso's role in Argentina's economy will further reduce country risk. Barros stated that eliminating distortive exchange rates is key to this trend. The government celebrates the current drop but prioritizes reserve accumulation before returning to debt markets.
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Argentina's country risk, as measured by JP Morgan, closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 513 basis points, its lowest level since mid-2018. This 2.5% drop from Friday stems from the Central Bank's reserve accumulation exceeding US$1 billion in January. Markets view these developments as signs of improved financial solvency.