Currency Updates Today: Official Quote and Parallel Market Price of the Dollar, Minute by Minute, on July 25, 20XX (Online)
The stock markets around the world showed mixed results on Friday, July 25, 2025. Here's a roundup of the key developments:
In Europe, the CAC 40 index of the Paris Stock Exchange decreased by 0.16%, closing at 7,805.56 units. Meanwhile, the IBEX 35 index of the Madrid Stock Exchange fell 0.46%, standing at 14,198.17 points. The DAX 30 index of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange also registered a drop of 0.57%, ending the day at 24,158.29 points.
Across the Atlantic, the Dow Jones index was located at 44,890.61 units on the New York Stock Exchange. The FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange showed a decrease in its profits of 0.35%, standing at 9,106.74 units. The Nikkei 225 index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed with a drop of 0.88%, ending the day at 41,456.23 points.
In South America, Argentine company stocks on Wall Street operated in green, with Globant having the highest gain of 5%. The market celebrated after an FMI agreement, causing Argentine bonds and stocks to react positively. Bonds in dollars rose on average by 0.5%, led by Global 35 which rose 0.9%.
The exchange rate environment in Argentina remains highly volatile due to inflation above 200% annually and government controls. As a result, multiple coexisting exchange rates persist, and the peso continues to depreciate despite monetary measures.
The official exchange rate was approximately AR$1,280 to AR$1,300 per USD, with some banks like Banco Nación quoting up to AR$1,290. The wholesale dollar, a market benchmark, was around AR$1,274 to AR$1,286. The blue dollar, an informal parallel market rate, fluctuates widely but was reported near AR$1,180 in early 2025; recent data suggest it has risen, often tracking or exceeding official rates due to peso depreciation and inflation.
The financial dollar, including rates such as MEP (Mercado Electrónico de Pagos), often used in legal financial market operations, generally are between official and blue rates but exact current values were not detailed in available sources.
Elsewhere, the Brent crude oil price lost 0.95% and is traded at USD 68.52 per barrel. The WTI oil price fell 1.35% and is sold at USD 65.14 per barrel. However, the price of Bitcoin suffered a strong drop of 2.13% and is trading at USD 115,888. The wholesale dollar showed an increase of 0.77% and is trading at $1242.50 for purchase and $1292.40 for sale. The blue dollar is trading at $1295 for purchase and $1315 for sale in the caves of the porteño City. The price of the Dollar MEP or Stock Market Dollar increased slightly by 0.14% and is trading at $1272.60 for purchase and $1273 for sale. The price of the so-called "crypto dollar" registers a slight increase of 0.02% and is trading at $1285.79. The price of the "dollar card" rose 0.38% and is trading at $1677. The blue dollar closed at $1.315 on the parallel market. The price of the CCL dollar rises 0.85% and is trading at $1280.60 for purchase and $1282.30 for sale.
A French company might have been impacted by the decline in the CAC 40 index, which decreased by 0.16% on the Paris Stock Exchange. The positive reaction in the Argentine stock market, particularly Globant, could have potential implications for French finance, as the company's stocks are traded on Wall Street.
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