# Country risk stays above 800 points and the dollar rises again

> Argentina's country risk index stayed above 804 points on Tuesday, and Argentine bonds traded in New York fell again, with the longest-dated bonds leading the losses. The official dollar at Banco Nación rose to 1,570 pesos and the wholesale dollar gained 0.20% to 1,549 pesos. Investors were focused on the US midterm elections and how they could affect Treasury Secretary Bessent's room to support Argentina.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-03T15:59:07.170Z
- Category: market · region Argentina · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/78057-country-risk-stays-above-800-points-and-the-dollar-rises-again
- Commodities: [Argentine Peso (ARS per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDARS.md)

## Why it matters

Higher country risk and a weaker peso raise the cost of capital and add currency volatility for Argentine exporters of soymeal, corn and other feed ingredients, which can change how quickly they sell. The effect on global feed prices is limited.

## Read by commodity

- USDARS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- clarin.com: https://www.clarin.com/economia/riesgo-pais-baja-800-puntos-vuelve-subir-dolar_0_d2TJHY7Mv5.html

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