# Argentina's black market for dollars falters as currency controls are eased | Reuters

> Argentina's parallel and official dollar exchange rates have converged for the first time since 2019, when capital controls were imposed to defend the peso. Companies can now access dollars to pay for imports more easily under the eased controls.

- Date: 2025-05-16 · published 2025-05-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Argentina · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/24962-argentina-s-black-market-for-dollars-falters-as-currency-controls-are-eased
- Commodities: [Argentine Peso (ARS per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDARS.md)

## Why it matters

Easier access to dollars lowers the cost of importing inputs and reduces pressure on the peso, which affects Argentine crush margins and farmer selling behaviour for soy and corn. The impact on global feed prices is limited.

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/argentinas-black-market-dollars-falters-currency-controls-are-eased-2025-05-16/

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