U.S. Completes $20 Billion Currency Swap Agreement with Argentina, Purchases Pesos Directly
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 10 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
U.S. Treasury's Actions: The U.S. Treasury has established a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina and purchased Argentine pesos, leading to a significant rise in Argentine stock markets.
Market Reactions: Following the announcement, Argentina's Merval Index increased by 5.8%, with notable stock gains from various banks, including BBVA Argentina and Grupo Supervielle, which saw increases of up to 27.3%.
Analyst Views on ARGT
Wall Street analysts forecast ARGT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ARGT is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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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.
