Argentina's central bank buys USD 103 million and logs 16 straight sessions with a positive balance

FinanceInternationalInfobaeOct 20, 2026, 5:51 PM40 s readAI summary

The Central Bank of Argentina bought USD 103 million on Tuesday and extended its streak to 16 consecutive sessions with a positive balance in the foreign exchange market. In October it has accumulated purchases of USD 1,104 million, more than double the USD 473 million of September. Since January 2026, inside and outside the FX market, it has added USD 15,672 million, above the USD 10,000 million annual target under the IMF agreement. Gross reserves closed at USD 50,201 million.

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The BCRA bought USD 103 million and extended its positive-balance streak to 16 sessions
In October it has accumulated USD 1,104 million, more than double September's USD 473 million
Since January 2026 it has added USD 15,672 million, more than 50% above the USD 10,000 million IMF target

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Argentina's central bank buys USD 103 million and logs 16 straight sessions with a positive balance

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