# Milei still props up peso despite looser trading rules | Buenos Aires Times

> Buenos Aires Times reports that President Milei continues to intervene in currency markets to support the peso despite looser trading rules. The central bank is selling dollar-linked securities at record levels and accumulating reserves. These sales absorb pesos and keep the currency firmer.

- Date: 2026-01-13 · published 2026-01-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Argentina · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21349-milei-still-props-up-peso-despite-looser-trading-rules-buenos-aires-times
- Commodities: [Argentine Peso (ARS per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDARS.md)

## Why it matters

Keeping the peso firmer raises the dollar cost of Argentine grain and meal exports, which can reduce farmer selling and tighten South American supply. This supports prices for soymeal and corn somewhat.

## Read by commodity

- USDARS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- batimes.com.ar: https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/milei-still-props-up-argentinas-peso-despite-looser-trading-rules.phtml

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