Argentina

Friday, August 15th 2014 - 06:51 UTC
Auction 21 August to settle (and possible payout) of Argentina's defaulted swaps

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) will hold an auction on August 21 to settle Argentina’s default swaps. The auction, run by Creditex and Markit, will determine the payout that holders of protection on Argentine debt (CDS) will receive as a result of the default on July 30.
Friday, August 15th 2014 - 06:47 UTC
New record for the US dollar in Argentina's 'blue market', 13.20 Pesos

The US dollar in Argentine money markets continued its rising path on Thursday with a new record climb to close at 13.20 Pesos. This so-called “blue” dollar had jumped 20 cents to 13.15 pesos on Wednesday, breaking its 13.06 Pesos record from 23 January.
Friday, August 15th 2014 - 06:44 UTC
Argentine July inflation 2.47% and 39.71% in twelve months, according to Congress index

July consumer prices index in Argentina according to the so called Congressional index, climbed 2,47% and 39.71% in the last twelve months. The same index marked 2.2% in June indicating a growing tendency.
Friday, August 15th 2014 - 02:24 UTC
YPF announces new shale oil find in Neuquen-Mendoza area

Argentine state-controlled energy company YPF on Thursday announced a shale oil find in the southwestern province of Neuquen in Patagonia. The discovery was made at the Agrio formation, according to CEO Miguel Galuccio, who said at a press conference that production operations will be carried from the neighboring province of Mendoza.
Thursday, August 14th 2014 - 06:44 UTC
Aurelius Capital confirms no deal with banks on Argentina's bonds

Argentine holdout creditor Aurelius Capital Management has said that after talks with many financial institutions, the prospects for finding a private-settlement solution to the Argentine sovereign debt dispute had garnered no realistic proposals.
Thursday, August 14th 2014 - 06:34 UTC
Talks between global banks and Argentine creditor hedge fund “collapsed”

Talks between a group of global banks and at least one major hedge fund about buying a portion of the fund's exposure to Argentine debt have collapsed, a person familiar with the matter told sources in Buenos Aires, amid concerns that the Argentine government has dug in to its refusal to pay certain creditors what they are owed and may not relent for months to come.
Thursday, August 14th 2014 - 06:11 UTC
Argentina: US dollar reaches a new record of 13.15 Pesos in Buenos Aires 'blue' market

The US dollars climbed to a record 13.15 Pesos on the black or 'blue' market on Wednesday trading as fears mount regarding the outcome of the holdout bonds conflict with the New York court. The official dollar rate closed at 8.2750 Pesos.
Thursday, August 14th 2014 - 05:41 UTC
US Nevada court grants 'holdouts' discovery rights into assets of Kirchner family friends

The hedge fund Elliott Management secured a victory on Tuesday in its pursuit of Argentine assets abroad, as a court in the US state of Nevada granted the corporation discovery rights to 123 companies allegedly linked to the Santa Cruz public works tycoon Lazaro Baez, and believed to be closely linked to the Kirchner family.
Wednesday, August 13th 2014 - 22:29 UTC
Majority of Argentines fear consequences of the default and favor continuing negotiations

A majority of the Argentine electorate is pessimistic about the consequences of the 'selective default' on the economy, but considers that negotiations with the 'holdouts' must continue, according to a public opinion poll from Poliarquia which also showed that support for president Cristina Fernandez has fallen during the last month.
Wednesday, August 13th 2014 - 06:57 UTC
“Homeland or Vultures” militants rally in support of Cristina Fernandez

Thousands of Argentine pro government activists gathered at the Luna Park stadium in Buenos Aires City, to express their support in favor of President Cristina Fernández stand against the so called holdouts (or 'vulture funds') as well as her continuity at the head of the Kirchnerite project.