# The official dollar reached 1,565 and set a new high for the year, though it stayed below inflation

> The official retail dollar rose 5 pesos to 1,565 at Banco Nación, a nominal high. It has gained 5.7% so far this year, against 23.6% inflation through September. Country risk fell to 779 basis points.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T21:13:05.919Z
- Category: macro · region Argentina · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/75951-the-official-dollar-reached-1-565-and-set-a-new-high-for-the-year-though-it
- Commodities: [Argentine Peso (ARS per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDARS.md)

## Why it matters

A real appreciation of the peso reduces the competitiveness of Argentine grain and oilseed exports. Global prices are not directly affected.

## Sources

- a24.com: https://www.a24.com/economia/el-dolar-oficial-llego-1565-y-marco-un-nuevo-maximo-el-ano-aunque-quedo-debajo-la-inflacion-n1612549

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