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Argentina Shuns International Markets, Focuses on Asset Sales

2/3/2026

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Feb 2, Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced Argentina will not return to international capital markets despite lower sovereign yield spreads.
He said central-bank dollar purchases stabilized markets and reduced risk index below 500 points.
President Javier Milei stated that debt strategy will limit sovereign bond supply and boost investor confidence.
Payments to multilateral lenders will be funded through state asset sales, and government seeks alternative funding without issuing new debt.

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Feb 2, Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced Argentina will not return to international capital markets despite lower sovereign yield spreads.
He said central-bank dollar purchases stabilized markets and reduced risk index below 500 points.
President Javier Milei stated that debt strategy will limit sovereign bond supply and boost investor confidence.
Payments to multilateral lenders will be funded through state asset sales, and government seeks alternative funding without issuing new debt.