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Peso, bonds swing as Argentina announces $20B IMF loan deal

by admin April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025
Peso, bonds swing as Argentina announces $20B IMF loan deal

Argentina’s currency and bond market reacted sharply as the country announced a major new financing deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) valued at $20 billion.

According to Reuters, the agreement, which involved the removal of significant currency and capital controls, reignited optimism from investors and led to a jump in the bond market.

This backdrop has partially accelerated Argentina’s economic stabilisation efforts, driven by President Javier Milei.

Bond market reaction

Argentina’s international bonds rallied sharply after the announcement of the IMF deal, with some maturities rising by as much as 4 cents on the dollar, MarketAxess reported.

This increase reflects a strong sense of confidence among investors about the country’s economic rebound. Meanwhile, the Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (ARGT) gained 5.3% premarket.

Analysts say that support from the IMF is not only indicative of international belief in the economic reform process in Argentina but also acts as a catalyst for investment opportunities in Argentina.

Currency controls and market prediction

The Argentine peso tumbled roughly 17% on Monday morning after the central bank scrapped its controlled “crawling peg” regime and moved to a much wider trading band of 1,000-1,400 pesos per dollar.

The currency, which ended Friday at 1,074 per dollar, was already trading at significantly weaker levels in unofficial parallel markets, where rates hovered around 1,350 per dollar amid tight capital controls imposed since 2019.

The sharp depreciation was widely anticipated by traders following the policy shift, as authorities attempt to unify Argentina’s fractured currency market and manage dwindling reserves.

According to JP Morgan analysts, this possible peso fall could be mitigated by higher demand from grain exporters looking to liquidate their foreign currency profits at the new, more favorable exchange rate.

“In our view, the official FX will likely stabilize below the parallel FX level as of Friday, with agriculture-related FX supply catching up. The FX gap will likely shrink to around 5%,” the investment bank said.

Goldman Sachs forecasts a good market reaction to recent policy measures, adding that the transition to a floating exchange rate exceeded their estimates and is expected to boost the macroeconomic adjustment program presently underway.

The emphasis on reaching a “zero deficit” budget will also be critical to preserving stability and increasing Argentina’s foreign currency reserves.

Impact on foreign currency reserves

The IMF arrangement allows for the immediate release of $12 billion, with a further $3 billion expected later this year.

This cash infusion comes at a critical time for Argentina, which is experiencing a severe economic crisis aggravated by rising inflation rates and declining currency values.

When President Milei took office in late 2023, the government’s dedication to austerity and fiscal discipline shifted into high gear, setting the stage for significant structural reforms.

Addressing long-term economic difficulties will necessitate coordinated efforts across major sectors, including energy and agriculture.

Argentina is a leading producer of agricultural commodities; therefore, luring new investments in grain exports will be vital to the country’s financial health.

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