# Because of demand for dollars, the Central Bank again pauses reserve purchases

> Argentina's central bank (BCRA) did not intervene in the foreign exchange market for a second straight day, the fifth non-purchase day in seven sessions. The wholesale dollar rose to a nominal record of 1,551 pesos amid market stress tied to the US midterm elections.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-03T21:11:39.966Z
- Category: macro · region Argentina · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/78427-because-of-demand-for-dollars-the-central-bank-again-pauses-reserve-purchases
- Commodities: [Argentine Peso (ARS per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDARS.md)

## Why it matters

Central bank absence from FX markets reflects financing pressure in Argentina, a sovereign-risk story with limited direct effect on feed commodity supply or prices.

## Sources

- lanacion.com.ar: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/por-el-dolar-demandado-el-banco-central-vuelve-a-pausar-la-compra-de-reservas-nid03112026/

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