In the context of a chaotic day in international markets, the financial dollars have seen their fourth consecutive increase. The gap with the official rate has thus reached its highest level since the Government began the new stage of economic policy, which included the intervention of the Central Bank (BCRA) in the stock market.
This Monday the dollar MEP climb $21.81 (1.6%) up to the $1,355.85which makes the jump spread with the wholesaler regulated by the Central Bank (BCRA) until 44.9%the highest since July 12. For its part, the CCL advances $24.49 (1.9%) to $1,346.45.
Since last Wednesday, the MEP has accumulated an increase of $87.90, while the CCL has risen by about $81.40.
Risk assets collapse around the world
The pressure on the dollar comes in the context of a collapse in world stock markets due to a widespread fear of an imminent US recession.
He fear indexwhich assesses the volatility of global markets, It shot up 200% at the beginning of this week, after it was announced that unemployment in the North American country rose to 4.6%, its highest level since the end of 2021.
Likewise, another trigger for this “crash” was the rate hike in Japansomething that is not usual in eastern territory, which generated an appreciation of the yen.
In that context, Investors turn to safer assetssuch as US Treasury bonds, to the detriment of stocks, which are suffering their steepest fall since the Covid-19 pandemic.
How much is the official dollar trading today, Monday, August 5?
In the official exchange market, the Wholesale dollar rises $1 to $936.
How much is the dollar futures trading today, Monday, August 5?
In it Matba Rofexthe future dollar for the end of August rises 0.1% to $961.50. For September it climbs 0.2% to $998.0while by the end of October it does so by 0.4% to $1,040.0Meanwhile, for November the contract climbs 0.5% to $1,088.0 and for December it registered an increase of 0.3% to $1,136.5.
How much is the blue dollar sold for today, Monday, August 5?
He Blue dollar rises to $1,400 for sale, According to a survey by Ambit in the caves of the City.
Dollar card price today, Monday, August 5th
He dollar card or touristand the dollar savings (either solidary) ended the day at $1,526.40.
Crypto dollar quote today, Monday, August 5th
He crypto dollar or Bitcoin dollar quoted at $1370.01, according to Bitso.
Source: Ambito

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