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Argentina's Country Risk surges amid economic instability
Argentina's country risk index has surged to unprecedented levels, reflecting deepening economic concerns and investor anxiety over the country's financial stability.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 8 November 2026.
The story so far as of 8 November 2026
On September 22, Argentina's country risk rose to 552 points, with markets declining. By September 25, it exceeded 600 points, influenced by falling reserves. On October 7, it briefly dropped below 580 points but surged again, reaching 648 points by October 17. The index peaked at 678 points on October 19 and 710 points on October 20, continuing to rise to 765 points by October 26. By October 31, it reached 790 points, and on November 4, it surpassed 840 points. The index climbed to 927 points on November 5 and 939 points by November 8, indicating severe economic instability.
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Coverage, day by day
- Markets
Country Risk Index Climbs to 939 Points
Impact Investors holding Argentine bonds face higher risk premiums as the country risk index climbs to 939 points.
Sources: El dia ↗
- Markets
Argentina's country risk surges to 927 points
Impact Lenders to Argentina face higher risk premiums as the country risk index climbs to 927 points.
Sources: El dia ↗
- Markets
Argentina's country risk surpasses 840 points
Impact Lenders to Argentina face higher risk premiums as the country's risk index rises, affecting borrowing costs.
Sources: El dia ↗
- Markets
Argentina's country risk reaches 790 points
Impact Lenders to Argentine firms face higher borrowing costs as country risk rises to 790 points.
Sources: El intransigente ↗
- Markets
Argentina's sovereign bonds rebound, risk remains high
Impact Bondholders see a slight recovery in Argentine sovereign debt, but risk levels remain elevated.
Sources: El dia ↗
- Markets
Argentina's country risk jumps to 765 points
Impact Lenders to Argentine entities face increased risk premiums as the country risk index reaches 765 points.
Sources: Infobae ↗
- Markets
Argentina's country risk surpasses 700 points
Impact Finance sector faces increased pressure as the country risk index rises, affecting bond prices and currency stability.
Sources: La Gaceta ↗, Cronica ↗
- Markets
Argentina's Country Risk Exceeds 700 Points
Impact Lenders to Argentina face increased risk as the country's risk index hits 710 points.
Sources: El Economista ↗, La Gaceta ↗
- Markets
Country risk peaks at 678 points, highest in 2026
Impact Lenders to Argentina face increased risk as the country's financial stability worsens, impacting borrowing costs.
Sources: El Economista ↗, Cronica ↗
- Markets
Argentine stocks fall, country risk hits 648 points
Impact Investors face heightened risk as Argentine stocks fall and country risk reaches 648 points.
Sources: El dia ↗
- Markets
Argentina's country risk surpasses 600 points
Impact Investors in Argentine bonds and equities face increased risk as the country's risk index rises above 600 points.
Sources: Perfil.com ↗, La Gaceta ↗
- Markets
Argentina's Country Risk Drops Below 580 Points
Impact Lenders to Argentine companies see reduced risk premiums as country risk falls below 580 points.
Sources: El dia ↗, Perfil.com ↗
- Markets
Argentina's country risk surpasses 600 points
Impact Bondholders and financial institutions face increased risk premiums, affecting borrowing costs and investment decisions.
Sources: Infobae ↗
- Markets
Argentina's country risk exceeds 600 points
Impact Lenders and investors face increased risk premiums and potential losses on Argentine bonds.
Sources: Infobae ↗, La Gaceta ↗, Cronica ↗
- Markets
Argentine markets decline as country risk rises
Impact Investors in Argentine equities and bonds face increased risk as market conditions worsen.
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