The Central Bank bought heavily again and has already acquired more than US$2000 million this year
Argentina's Central Bank has purchased over US$2000 million in foreign currency this year, including US$141 million in a single day.
Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) has announced that it purchased an additional US$141 million today, marking a total acquisition exceeding US$2000 million since the beginning of the year. This purchase aligns with a broader strategy that has seen the bank engage in consistent buying for the last 29 sessions since January 5, 2026. In the current month alone, the BCRA has accumulated US$890 million, averaging US$98.8 million per day.
The central bank set a target of acquiring US$10,000 million throughout 2026, and its current purchases account for 20.5% of this goal. Despite the challenges posed by the local currency market, the BCRA continues to intervene aggressively in an effort to stabilize the Argentinian peso and bolster its foreign reserves, which have been under pressure from economic instability and inflation.
This sustained effort by the BCRA signifies an ongoing commitment to support the national economy amidst a climate of uncertainty. The implications of these purchases are significant for the overall economic outlook of Argentina, as they may reflect both the confidence in stabilizing the peso and the pressures faced by economic policymakers to maintain currency value and foreign reserves amid challenging financial conditions.