US Treasury Buys Argentine Pesos, Plans Additional $20 Billion Facility
Scott Bessent states the US Treasury purchased Argentine pesos in the open market and is preparing a $20 billion support package for Argentina.
Fact Check
Multiple credible sources directly corroborate both parts of the statement. Al Jazeera explicitly reports that the 'US buys Argentinian pesos, finalises $20bn currency swap.' This is further supported by CNBC and the Wall Street Journal, which also mention a '$20 billion Treasury supported swap line' or '$20 billion in aid.' The action is confirmed across several high-quality news outlets.
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Terms & Concepts
- Open Market Purchase: A transaction where a government or central bank buys assets, such as foreign currency, directly from the market to influence economic conditions.
- US Treasury: The government department responsible for managing federal finances, including debt issuance, currency production, and fiscal policy.
- Currency Intervention: Actions by a government or central bank to influence the value of its national currency in foreign exchange markets.
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