This Thursday, January 9, the price of dollar In Argentina it shows significant differences between the blue dollar and the official dollar, reflecting the persistent exchange gap that characterizes the Argentine market.
He dollar blue, which is traded in the informal market, was quoted at $1,220 for sale and $1,200 for purchase. This difference of $20 between the purchase and the sale is typical of the parallel market and reflects the high demand for dollars in the country.
The exchange rate gap between dollar blue and the official dollar stood at approximately 14.5%. On the other hand, the official dollar, which is negotiated in the market regulated and controlled by the Central Bank, was quoted at $1,056 for sale and $1,016 for purchase at Banco Nación.
In the average of banks and exchange houses, the retail dollar closed on Wednesday, January 8 at similar values. This difference of $40 between buying and selling in the official market is significantly smaller than that in the parallel market, but still reflects the pressure on the exchange rate.
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The tourist dollar, which is used for purchases and payments in foreign currency and which includes the 30% PAIS Tax and a 45% surcharge on the Profit account, was quoted at $1,848 pesos. This value is even higher than the blue dollar, reflecting the multiple taxes and surcharges that apply to the purchase of dollars in the official market.
He dollar MEP (Electronic Payment Market) and the CCL dollar (Cash With Settlement) also showed significant quotes. The MEP dollar traded at $1,164.37 and the CCL dollar at $1,190.96. These values reflect the relative stability in the financial market, although they still remain above the official dollar.
Country Risk
Country risk, which measures the perception of investment risk in Argentina, remained stable at 572 points. This stability is a positive indicator for the financial market, although the exchange rate gap remains a major challenge.
Interest rates for fixed terms in banking entities also remained high, with a floor of 31.5% in savers’ placements. This reflects the Central Bank’s monetary policy to control inflation and attract savings in pesos.
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