Argentina central bank refrains from reserve purchases; Treasury suspected of dollar sales

The Argentine central bank did not buy reserves, and market participants suspect the Treasury sold dollars to cap the peso's depreciation. This suggests official intervention is shifting from the central bank to the Treasury, potentially signaling fiscal constraints or a policy shift. The move aims to stabilize the exchange rate, but its sustainability is uncertain given limited reserves.

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