Currency gains sparked by estimated $400mn of US purchases melt away ahead of election for president Javier Milei

Currency gains sparked by estimated $400mn of US purchases melt away ahead of election for president Javier Milei

Size of US bailout and support for agricultural rival begin to rankle the president’s political allies

The Treasury’s intervention holds risks for Washington

The currency reached its lowest level since the U.S. began purchasing it on Oct. 9, and has consistently fallen since then.

Forward contracts indicate a 12% decline for currency despite $40bn US support package

US support has helped calm markets, but Argentina’s president is politically weakened as his party faces midterm elections