Currency
Dollar and euro exchange rates on Monday October 27, 2025
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Following Javier Milei's triumph, exchange rates for the official dollar, blue, and other variants updated on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Argentina. Since April, banks have allowed unlimited purchases of foreign currencies, amid no exchange restrictions. Prices for the euro and euro blue were also reported across various banks.
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Blue dollar rises to 1470 pesos at close on October 28
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The blue dollar closed higher on October 28, rising 15 pesos to 1470 pesos in sales, as the Central Bank's reserves fell by 288 million dollars. Other exchange rates, such as MEP and CCL, also saw slight variations. The Central Bank did not intervene in the foreign exchange market during the day.
Mexican peso depreciates due to yen's advance
The Mexican peso lost 0.19% against the dollar on October 28, 2025, settling at 18.43 units, affected by the yen's strengthening following a US-Japan trade agreement during Donald Trump's East Asian tour. This impact ties to the yen's strategic role in carry trade operations. Meanwhile, other emerging market currencies like the Thai baht appreciated.
Reasons the US dollar stays below $4,000 pesos in Colombia
The US dollar has completed eight weeks without exceeding $4,000 pesos in Colombia, driven by global and local factors like the Federal Reserve's rate cut and increased dollar inflows. Analysts point to the DXY index's weakness and government operations strengthening the peso. This stability benefits imports and travel to the United States.