Live update: Official dollar closing rate and parallel dollar price this Wednesday, September 17th, in real-time details
The financial landscape underwent some changes on September 17, with various currencies and stock markets experiencing shifts.
The euro saw a 0.3% increase, trading at $1746.20 for purchase and $1748.50 for sale. Meanwhile, Bitcoin experienced a 0.84% drop, with its value trading at US$115,864. Gold also retreated by 0.69%, trading at US$3703.97 per troy ounce.
In the local market, the Merval index of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange decreased by 0.3%, settling at 1,783,604.72 units. The Dow Jones index, however, showed profits of 0.55%, reaching 46,011.57 points. The Nasdaq index, on the other hand, experienced a 0.27% loss, closing at 22,304.13 units.
The official dollar experienced some fluctuations. It increased by $5, closing at $1,480 for purchase and $1,485 for sale at the National Bank. The wholesale dollar, meanwhile, was sold at $1,469, close to the ceiling of the band established by the government. The blue dollar, often referred to as the "dollar blue" or "dólar azul," also saw a rise, with prices increasing by $5, reaching $1,480 in the City's caves.
The "dolar card," another local term for a specific type of dollar, increased by 0.33%, settling at $1930.50. Similarly, the "Dolar Contado con Liquidacion" (CCL) increased by 0.82%, with purchase prices at $1487.90 and sale prices at $1490.
The price of petroleum fell by 0.88%, selling at US$ 63.95 per barrel. The "crypto dollar" saw a 0.98% rise, trading at $1502.87.
Notably, the Central Bank intervened for the first time since the fixing of the bands for the price of the official dollar on September 17. The Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, thanked those who participated in the foreign exchange market, where the dollar rose to $1,474.50 and exceeded the ceiling of the exchange rate band for the first time. However, he stated that at the current price, the Treasury "does not buy more dollars."
In other news, the Budget 2026 project proposes to repeal the mobility of Family Allowances that are currently adjusted for inflation. This proposal is yet to be finalised and implemented.
As of September 18, there are no search results providing the exact price level of the "blue dollar" in the Silo caves of Buenos Aires. The price of the blue dollar in the port city caves, however, increased by $10, closing at $1,490 for sale on September 17. The price of the "dolar MEP" or "dolar Bolsa" also rose, with purchase prices at $1478.60 and sale prices at $1479.60.
The price movements in the global and local markets will continue to be monitored closely in the days to come.
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