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Argentina Country Risk Falls to 506 as Bad Debts Climb

Argentina country risk fell to 506 basis points on Friday, even as bad debts climb. Supermarket sales are down and arrears hit 17.5% of individual credit.

  • Argentina's country risk fell to 506 basis points on August 21, 2026
  • 17.5% of Argentine households have loan arrears, study shows
  • Supermarket sales in Argentina dropped 3.1% in June 2026

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