The Central Bank (BCRA) reported today that it has recorded 19 consecutive days of currency purchases, acquiring US$ 55 million and accumulating a positive balance of US$ 1.245 billion. The reserves of the monetary authority increased by US$ 530 million, reaching US$ 29.045 billion. During the current month, international funds have experienced an increase of US$ 1.878 billion, while under the management of Javier Milei's government, they have risen by US$ 5.974 billion.
The increase in reserves was boosted by purchases made on Wednesday and transactions related to the regularization of capital. Meanwhile, the blue dollar fell for the second consecutive day, settling at $1,195 for buying and $1,215 for selling, according to a survey by Ámbito in the financial caves of the city. The informal dollar decreased by $15 during the day, accumulating a decline of $30 over two days after three consecutive increases. So far this week, it has recorded a drop of $10. In this context, the difference with the wholesale dollar stood at 23.2%, marking a minimum in eight days.
During the month of September, the blue dollar decreased by $70 (-5.4%) compared to the end of August, concluding the second consecutive month with declines due to an excess supply of currencies resulting from the legalization of capital. In the official currency market, the wholesale dollar rose by 50 cents to $986. The MEP dollar was at $1,156.16, generating a gap of 17.3% with the official dollar. Meanwhile, the Contado con Liquidación (CCL) dollar fell by 0.5% to $1,177.81, establishing a difference of 19.5% with the official rate.
The tourist or card dollar, as well as the savings (or solidarity) dollar, were offered at $1,608.80, while the crypto or bitcoin was quoted at $1,188.91.
