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Argentina’s Dollar Rates: Official at 1,395, Blue at 1,430 as Markets Pause

The Central Bank bars recent buyers of the official exchange from using MEP or CCL for 90 days.

Overview

  • With markets closed for the weekend, reference levels reflect Friday’s close: Banco Nación at 1,345 for buying and 1,395 for selling.
  • The parallel blue dollar held around 1,410 for buying and 1,430 for selling, with a higher regional quote of 1,445 in Córdoba.
  • Financial-dollar quotes stood near MEP 1,397.30/1,404.30 and CCL 1,443.50, while the tarjeta rate was 1,443.50 based on a 60% tax surcharge over the official.
  • Across the latest week, the MEP eased about 2% and the CCL and tarjeta retreated roughly 1%, marking modest declines.
  • INDEC reported January consumer inflation at 2.9%, providing macro context for exchange-rate dynamics.