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Bankers Hesitant on $20B Argentina Loan Amid Collateral Concerns

10/22/2025

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JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs are hesitant to lend $20 billion to Argentina over collateral guarantees.
The U.S. Treasury seeks a $20 billion facility to support Argentina's debt, but bankers seek clarity on collateral.
Argentina's central bank has signed a $20 billion agreement with the U.S. Treasury, raising U.S. support to $40 billion, and negotiations continue amid concerns it may conflict with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs are hesitant to lend $20 billion to Argentina over collateral guarantees.
The U.S. Treasury seeks a $20 billion facility to support Argentina's debt, but bankers seek clarity on collateral.
Argentina's central bank has signed a $20 billion agreement with the U.S. Treasury, raising U.S. support to $40 billion, and negotiations continue amid concerns it may conflict with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).