# The Central Bank Has Bought More Than $16 Billion in 2026, but Reserves Fell After an IMF Payment

> Argentina’s central bank bought $42 million on November 5, bringing its reported 2026 purchases to more than $16 billion and exceeding its $10 billion annual reserve-accumulation target agreed with the IMF. Gross reserves nevertheless fell below $50 billion after a payment to the IMF.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-06T00:11:09.500Z
- Category: macro · region Argentina · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/82755-the-central-bank-has-bought-more-than-16-billion-in-2026-but-reserves-fell
- Commodities: [Argentine Peso (ARS per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDARS.md)

## Why it matters

Central-bank dollar purchases can support reserves and the peso, while the IMF payment drained reserves and may renew attention to external financing and currency pressure. The net implications for the peso are mixed, with no direct feed-commodity supply change reported.

## Read by commodity

- USDARS: neutral

## Sources

- infobae.com: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2026/11/05/el-banco-central-ya-compro-mas-de-usd-16000-millones-en-2026-pero-las-reservas-cayeron-por-un-pago-al-fmi/

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