U.S. Acquires Argentine Pesos through Blue Chip Swap and Spot Markets, According to Bessent
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 17 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
U.S. Currency Swap with Argentina: The U.S. Treasury has initiated a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina, purchasing Argentine pesos in both the "Blue Chip Swap" and spot markets to help stabilize the country's economy.
Conditional Aid and Political Context: President Trump indicated that U.S. support for Argentina could increase to $40 billion, contingent on the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections, emphasizing the importance of President Javier Milei's victory for continued assistance.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
