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Argentina’s Central Bank Reserves Reach a Record US$50.655 Billion

The Rio Times · 1h ago · 🇧🇷 Brazil

Argentina’s Central Bank Reserves Reach a Record US$50.655 Billion

Argentina's central bank posted record gross reserves of US$50.655 billion on August 21, 2026. The gain came partly from gold revaluation, not new cash. The post Argentina’s Central Bank Reserves Reach a Record US$50.655 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times .

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