The Argentine peso continued its volatile trajectory against the U.S. dollar on Monday, July 20, with the official rate remaining within the government-established band while the parallel market, known as the "blue", showing signs of further strengthening. According to reports from financial institutions and market observers, the official dollar closed at $1,500 for sale, maintaining stability compared to previous days. The blue dollar, which operates outside the regulated system, was quoted at $1,546 for sale, reflecting ongoing pressure from speculative demand and economic uncertainty. The official dollar, managed by the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA), typically opens around 10 a.m., with the BCRA publishing updated rates for both the retail and wholesale segments. In contrast, the blue dollar’s reference price usually appears later, often between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., as financial institutions and underground currency exchanges begin adjusting their prices based on market sentiment. On Monday, the blue dollar remained above the official rate, continuing its upward trend observed over recent weeks. Across different financial entities, variations in the official dollar rate were noted. At Banco Nación, the official dollar was quoted at $1,450 for purchase and $1,500 for sale, consistent with earlier reports. Other banks showed slight differences, such as Banco Supervielle offering the official dollar at $1,389 for purchase and $1,439 for sale, indicating some degree of regional divergence in pricing. Meanwhile, the Mercado de Valores (MEP) dollar, which is tied to sovereign bond transactions, closed at $1,521.45 for sale, slightly higher than the official rate, suggesting increased confidence among investors in the domestic financial markets. The blue dollar, known for its unofficial status and higher value, saw continued activity. On Tuesday, July 21, the blue dollar was quoted at $1,540 for purchase and $1,545 for sale, marking another small increase. This reflects persistent demand for foreign currency despite regulatory efforts to control its movement. The blue dollar's growth has been gradual but steady, driven by inflation concerns and limited access to legal foreign exchange channels for many Argentinians. The cryptocurrency-based dollar, or "dólar cripto," also maintained its position, operating continuously without regard to traditional trading hours. On Monday, it was priced at $1,556.11 for sale, showing minimal fluctuations compared to other dollar variants. This form of currency, accessible through digital platforms, allows users to trade stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to the peso, that maintain parity with the official dollar. Its availability has grown amid increasing interest in alternative financial tools, particularly during periods of high inflation. The risk country indicator, measured by JPMorgan, continued to reflect Argentina's economic challenges. On Monday, the risk country index stood at 416 points, up from previous readings, signaling heightened perceived risk for international investors. This metric compares U.S. Treasury bonds with those of other countries, highlighting Argentina's vulnerability in global financial markets due to its economic instability and currency controls. Throughout the week, the official dollar has shown resilience, though it remains significantly below the upper limit of the government-set band, which currently stands at $1,879.97. Analysts suggest that this range provides room for fluctuations without requiring direct intervention from the central bank. However, the widening gap between the official and blue dollar continues to fuel speculation and inform the behavior of both formal and informal financial actors. As the week progresses, attention will remain focused on how these rates evolve in response to broader economic factors, including inflation data, monetary policy decisions, and external market conditions. The interplay between the official and parallel markets underscores the complex dynamics shaping Argentina’s financial landscape, with implications for both everyday citizens and institutional investors alike.
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La NaciónIndependent🔒CenterFactual 93Objective 9312 days agoThe article provides up-to-date information on the official and parallel (blue) exchange rates for the US dollar in Argentina as of July 20. The official dollar rate for sale is set at $1480.12, while the blue dollar, which operates informally, is trading at $1530 for sale. The article also mentions the euro’s exchange rate, with a purchase price of $1680 and a selling price of $1740. It outlines the typical times when these rates are updated, noting that the official rate is published by the Central Bank starting at 10 AM, while the blue dollar rate becomes known later between 11 AM and 11:30 AM. Additionally, the piece discusses how to buy dollars through online banking and introduces the concept of cryptocurrency exchanges, where stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to the value of the dollar—are available for trade.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on economic data and currency exchange rates, providing factual updates without overtly favoring any political stance or ideology. There is no indication of biased language, selective sourcing, or omission of context that would suggest a particular ideological leaning.
Why factuality (93): The article gives the closing value of the blue dollar and official dollar on July 20, with figures that correspond to the cross-source consensus.
Why objectivity (93): The article presents the information objectively, avoiding any subjective interpretation or biased language.
PerfilIndependentCenterFactual 92Objective 9212 days agoOn Monday, July 20, the official dollar rate at Banco Nación was set at $1,450 for purchase and $1,500 for sale. The national government established a range between $1,000 and $1,500 for the U.S. currency to float. Other exchange rates included the blue dollar at $1,514 for purchase and $1,546 for sale, the MEP dollar at $1,520.01 for purchase and $1,521.45 for sale, and other banks such as Bancor, ICBC, and Banco Supervielle offering varying rates within this range.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the exchange rates of different currencies in Argentina without taking a clear ideological stance. It provides data from multiple financial institutions and reports the government's established range without emphasizing any particular political agenda.
Why factuality (92): The article reports on the opening values of the blue dollar and other types on July 29, with figures that align with the cross-source consensus.
Why objectivity (92): The article presents the information in a straightforward manner, maintaining neutrality and balance in its reporting.
PerfilIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9016 days ago The official dollar closed below $1,500.The official exchange rate for the U.S. dollar in Argentina rose slightly on July 16, closing at $1,445 for buying and $1,495 for selling, according to the Banco de la Nación Argentina (BNA). This marks the second consecutive day of increase but remains more than $400 below the upper limit of the currency band ($1,879.97), allowing for continued fluctuations without mandatory intervention by monetary authorities. Meanwhile, the unofficial 'blue' dollar, traded outside the formal market, closed at $1,505 for buying and $1,525 for selling. Other rates include the MEP dollar at $1,512.70 for buying and $1,515.70 for selling, the CCL dollar at $1,566.40 for buying and $1,567.70 for selling, and the crypto dollar at $1,553.84 for buying and $1,556.11 for selling. The article provides updates on various dollar rates in Argentina.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on different types of dollar exchange rates in Argentina without overtly favoring any particular economic stance. It reports on the official, blue, MEP, CCL, and crypto dollars, providing numerical values and brief explanations of each type. There is no evident bias
Why factuality (85): The article provides precise figures for the dólar blue, official, and others, matching data found in other sources. It also includes details about the Banco Central’s activities, which are corroborated by other articles.
Why objectivity (90): The article remains neutral, presenting market data without editorializing or showing preference for any particular outcome.
La NaciónIndependent🔒CenterFactual 85Objective 9017 days ago Dollar today and dollar blue, LIVE: how much the official quotes and what is the price of the parallel this Wednesday, July 15, minute by minuteThe article provides information on various types of dollars in Argentina, including the official dollar, blue dollar (parallel market), majorista dollar, card dollar, and crypto dollar. It explains their definitions, functions, and current rates. The official dollar is sold at $1500, while the blue dollar is at $1520. The article also mentions the timing of updates for these rates, noting that the official rate is published by the Central Bank (BCRA) starting at 10 AM, while the blue dollar typically becomes available later, around 11 AM. Additional sections cover topics such as the crypto dollar, which operates 24/7, and instructions on withdrawing dollars from ATMs.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual economic data without overt ideological framing. It objectively describes different currency types, their functions, and current rates without taking a clear stance on any political or economic ideology. The tone remains neutral, focusing on informative content rather än
Why factuality (85): The article gives specific figures for the dólar blue, official, and others, including variations between financial institutions. These figures are consistent with those reported in other articles, enhancing credibility.
Why objectivity (90): The tone is factual and impartial, presenting market data without expressing personal views or biases.
PerfilIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 8818 days ago The dollar in Cordoba: at what price on Tuesday, July 14On Tuesday, July 14, the official dollar rate at Banco Nación was set at $1.455 for purchase and $1.505 for sale. The national government has established a range between $1,000 and $1,500 pesos for the U.S. currency to float. Other exchange rates include the Blue dollar at $1.509 for purchase and $1.541 for sale, the MEP dollar at $1.520.39 for purchase and $1.521.83 for sale, and other banks such as Bancor, ICBC, and Banco Supervielle offering varying rates within this range.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual economic data regarding the exchange rates of the Argentine peso against the U.S. dollar across different financial institutions. It does not take a political stance or frame the information in a biased manner. The focus is purely on providing accurate and balanced data,
Why factuality (85): The article accurately reports on July 15th, including official and blue dollar rates, definitions of different types of dollars, and references to the risk country index. It aligns closely with other sources and presents factual information without embellishment.
Why objectivity (88): The tone is informative and objective, explaining terms and concepts without taking sides or injecting personal views.
PerfilIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 8012 days ago How much is the dollar today, Monday, July 20th?The article provides exchange rate information for various types of dollars in Argentina on July 20. The blue dollar closed at $1,500 for purchase and $1,520 for sale. The official dollar (dólar oficial) closed at $1,455 for purchase and $1,505 for sale according to the Banco de la Nación Argentina. The MEP dollar (dólar bolsa) was quoted at $1,510.50 for purchase and $1,514.10 for sale. The CCL dollar (contado con liquidación) was at $1,559.40 for purchase and $1,560 for sale. The card dollar (tarjeta) was at $1,950. The crypto dollar operated at $1,554.17 for purchase and $1,556.96 for sale. Additionally, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Brazil under Trump’s administration, affecting exports worth $11.2 billion. The country risk indicator (riesgo país) stood at 411 basis points.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual economic data without overt ideological framing. It reports on multiple currency rates and includes international trade-related information, but does not take a clear stance on any political issue. The tone remains neutral and informative.
Why factuality (85): The article reports on the blue dollar's closing values on July 29th, aligning with other sources. It also includes additional context about the central bank not purchasing dollars, which is consistent with other reports but adds commentary that affects the strict factual nature of the report.
Why objectivity (80): The article remains fairly neutral in tone while incorporating some contextual information about the central bank's actions. This adds depth but may slightly reduce the objectivity by introducing situational analysis.
La NaciónIndependent🔒CenterFactual 80Objective 9015 days ago Dollar today and dollar blue, LIVE: how much the official quotes and what is the price of the parallel this Friday, July 17, minute by minuteThe article provides real-time updates on the exchange rates for various types of U.S. dollars in Argentina on July 17. The official dollar is quoted at $1445 for purchase and $1495 for sale at the Banco Nación, while the blue dollar, which operates informally, is trading at $1525 for sale. Other forms of foreign currency include the MEP and CCL dollars, which are used for financial transactions, and the card dollar, priced at $1950 due to additional taxes. The risk country index, measured by JP Morgan, stands at 412 points. Additionally, the article mentions cryptocurrency exchanges, including Ethereum, which is trading at $1840.85, and notes that June’s inflation rate was 1.9%, contributing to an annual inflation rate of 16.8%.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on currency exchange rates, inflation figures, and cryptocurrency values without overtly favoring any political stance or ideology. It focuses on economic indicators and market conditions rather than political commentary or advocacy.
Why factuality (80): The article provides consistent figures for different dollar types and includes references to risk country indicators. While some data is presented in a live format, it aligns with other sources, ensuring reliability.
Why objectivity (90): The tone remains neutral, focusing on delivering up-to-date market information without introducing subjective interpretation.
PerfilIndependentCenterFactual 80Objective 9017 days ago The dollar in Cordoba: how much it is trading this Wednesday, July 15On Wednesday, July 15, the official exchange rate for the US dollar at Banco Nación was set at 1,460 Argentine pesos for purchase and 1,510 pesos for sale. The national government has established a floating range between 1,000 and 1,500 pesos for the US dollar. Other exchange rates include the blue dollar, which was quoted at 1,504 pesos for purchase and 1,536 pesos for sale, and the MEP dollar, which traded at 1,505.70 pesos for purchase and 1,508.02 pesos for sale. Different financial institutions offer varying rates, such as Bancor (purchase: 1,445 pesos, sale: 1,505 pesos), ICBC (purchase: 1,440 pesos, sale: 1,500 pesos), and Banco Supervielle (purchase: 1,389 pesos, sale: 1,439 pesos).
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about currency exchange rates without any apparent ideological framing or biased language. It presents numerical data and does not take a stance on economic policies or political decisions.
Why factuality (80): The article provides accurate figures for the dólar blue, official, and others, along with additional context about market dynamics. While some data is presented in a live format, it aligns with other sources, ensuring consistency.
Why objectivity (90): The tone remains neutral, focusing on delivering market information without editorializing or taking a stance.
PerfilIndependentCenterFactual 80Objective 8511 days ago How much did the blue dollar open today, Tuesday, July 21st?The article provides exchange rate information for various currencies in Argentina on Tuesday, July 21. The blue dollar (dólar blue) is quoted at $1.520 for purchase and $1.540 for sale. The official dollar (dólar oficial) closed at $1.450 for purchase and $1.500 for sale. The blue dollar reached its highest level in nine months, while the official dollar has been rising for four consecutive days. Other currencies mentioned include the MEP dollar ($1.510,40 for purchase and $1.514,70 for sale), the CCL dollar ($1.572,40 for purchase and $1.572,90 for sale), and the crypto dollar ($1.571,98 for purchase and $1.574,13 for sale). Additionally, the article mentions a reference rate for the dollar on credit cards ($1.950) and notes that the risk country indicator (risco país) was at 416 basis points.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual economic data without overt ideological framing. It reports on currency rates and financial indicators without taking a stance on policy or political issues. The content is purely informational and does not exhibit a clear left or right bias.
Why factuality (80): This article reports on July 21st, providing exchange rates for the official, Blue, MEP, CCL, and crypto dollars. It includes references to the BNA and mentions trends like the Blue reaching a nine-month high. Cross-checking with other articles from nearby dates shows some consistency but also sligh
Why objectivity (85): The article maintains a neutral tone, though it does mention the Blue reaching a 'nuevo máximo' (new maximum), which slightly leans toward emphasizing the trend rather than remaining strictly neutral.
PerfilIndependentCenterFactual 75Objective 8517 days ago How much is the dollar today, July 15th?The article provides exchange rate information for various types of dollars in Argentina on July 15. The blue dollar is quoted at $1.505 for purchase and $1.525 for sale. The official dollar (dólar oficial) is at $1.445 for purchase and $1.495 for sale according to the Banco de la Nación Argentina. The MEP dollar (dólar bolsa) is at $1.511.30 for purchase and $1.518 for sale. The CCL dollar is at $1.562.20 for purchase and $1.562.80 for sale. The card dollar is quoted at $1.943.50. The crypto dollar is trading at $1.556.35 for purchase and $1.558.48 for sale. Additionally, the article mentions a report about declining consumption and the impact on bakeries, noting that elderly people are disappearing from stores and more people are asking for money at the end of the day rather than buying. It also notes that the country risk indicator (riesgo país) by JP Morgan is at 405 basis points.
Bias read (Center): While the article includes economic data which could be politically sensitive, the content primarily focuses on exchange rates and financial indicators without overtly taking a political stance. The mention of consumption decline and the 'risco país' indicator is presented factually without clear sl
Why factuality (75): The article provides specific dollar rates for different types (blue, official, MEP, CCL, etc.) on July 15th, but some values like the 'dólar tarjeta' and 'dólar cripto' are presented without clear sources. It also includes commentary on political figures (Máslatón on Milei) which may not be relevan
Why objectivity (85): The tone remains neutral, focusing primarily on providing information about currency rates. The inclusion of political commentary is somewhat out of place but doesn't significantly bias the overall reporting.
PerfilIndependentCenterFactual 75Objective 8018 days ago How much is the dollar today, July 14th?The article provides exchange rate information for various types of dollars in Argentina on July 14. The blue dollar closed at $1,500 for purchase and $1,520 for sale. The official dollar (dólar oficial) closed at $1,455 for purchase and $1,505 for sale according to the Banco de la Nación Argentina. The MEP dollar (dólar bolsa) was quoted at $1,519.70 for purchase and $1,522.10 for sale. The contado con liquidación (CCL) dollar was at $1,567.70 for purchase and $1,568.10 for sale. The dollar linked to credit cards (tarjeta) was at $1,963. The crypto dollar operated at $1,559.57 for purchase and $1,566.95 for sale. Additionally, the article mentions the rise in oil prices due to tensions between the U.S. and Iran and threats over the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a change in meat consumption patterns in Chaco province and the country's risk rating.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual economic data without overt ideological framing. It reports on multiple currency rates and related economic indicators without taking a clear political stance. The content is informational and does not engage in partisan commentary or advocacy.
Why factuality (75): The article reports on July 16th, but some of the dollar rates appear inconsistent with earlier reports. It includes additional commentary on economic policy and salary expectations, which may not directly relate to the core factual content. Cross-source alignment is moderate.
Why objectivity (80): The tone is generally neutral, though there is some discussion of economic policy that leans toward interpretation rather than pure reporting.
PerfilIndependentCenterFactual 70Objective 8515 days ago How much is the dollar today, Friday, July 17th?The article provides exchange rate information for various types of dollars in Argentina on Friday, July 17. The blue dollar closed at $1.505 for purchase and $1.525 for sale. The official dollar (dólar oficial) was quoted at $1.445 for purchase and $1.495 for sale according to the Banco de la Nación Argentina (BNA). The MEP dollar (dólar bolsa) was at $1.512,70 for purchase and $1.515,70 for sale. The contado con liquidación (CCL) dollar was at $1.566,40 for purchase and $1.567,70 for sale. The card dollar was quoted at $1.943,50. The crypto dollar operated at $1.558,57 for purchase and $1.560,80 for sale. Additionally, the country risk indicator (riesgo país) by JP Morgan was at 412 basis points.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual economic data without political commentary or ideological framing. It reports on currency exchange rates and financial indicators without taking a stance on policy or political issues.
Why factuality (70): The article provides accurate dollar rates for Friday, July 17th, with consistent data across different financial institutions. It also includes related economic indicators like risk country, supporting a high level of reliability.
Why objectivity (85): The tone remains neutral and factual, focusing on the data without introducing subjective interpretation.
La NaciónIndependent🔒CenterFactual 70Objective 8518 days ago Dollar today and dollar blue, LIVE: how much the official quotes and what is the price of the parallel this Tuesday, July 14, minute by minuteThe article provides real-time exchange rate information for various currencies in Argentina on July 14, 2025. It reports that the official dollar (dólar oficial) is trading at $1450 for purchase and $1500 for sale, while the parallel market dollar (dólar blue) remains stable at $1479.25 for purchase and $1525 for sale. The article also mentions the Bank of Argentina's (BNA) daily closing rates and notes that the inflation rate for June will be announced later that day. Additionally, it covers other financial updates, including a significant drop in IBM stock prices due to disappointing earnings results and the current value of the Brazilian real against the Argentine peso.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual economic data without overt ideological framing. It reports on currency exchange rates, stock market movements, and inflation expectations in an objective manner, balancing both official and parallel market figures. There is no clear leaning toward either political side,
Why factuality (70): This article includes both market data and unrelated news about IBM and the Brazilian real. The mix of topics reduces its factual precision as it diverges from the main topic of currency rates.
Why objectivity (85): The tone shifts slightly when discussing unrelated events, introducing a less consistent neutrality.
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