15/05/2013 | Argentina

Black market dollar edged down to AR$9

The black market dollar or "blue" dollar kept falling today and was traded around AR$9 while the official rate ended unchanged at exchange offices at AR$5.245 (selling price).

16/05/2013 | Argentina

Erratic session led 'blue' dollar to AR$8.95

In a highly erratic session, the black market dollar traded at 8.95 pesos (selling price), continuing its declining tendency of the last four business days.

17/05/2013 | Argentina

Volatile 'blue' dollar rose to AR$8.95; stock index gained 2%

In the last business day of the week, the black market dollar rose to AR$8.95 (selling price) after its declining tendency this week, while the official rate ended steady at exchange houses at AR$5.245 (selling price).

03/05/2013 | Argentina

'Blue' dollar closed at AR$9.88, climbed 54 cents during the week

The so called "blue" dollar, which trades in the informal market, was poised to end the week in a skyrocketing trend. And it did. After climbing 23 cents yesterday, it jumped another 25 cents today to AR$9.84 (buying price) and AR$9.88 (selling price) pushed by small savers who are buying greenbacks.

06/05/2013 | Argentina

US dollar closes at AR$5.215; 'Blue' down to AR$9.87

The official rate for the US currency traded one cent higher today at AR$5,16 (buying price), and AR$ 5,215 (selling price) per dollar; while the so called "blue" dollar closed one cent down at AR$9.83/AR$9.87 per dollar.

07/05/2013 | Argentina

'Blue' dollar climbs to AR$10.08; hits new record high

While the US dollar official rate traded half cent higher today at AR$5.165/AR$5.22; the so called 'blue dollar' was 21 cents up at AR$10.04/AR$10.08 in the black exchange market reaching a new record-high. 

26/04/2013 | Argentina

'Blue' dollar closed at AR$9.34 in skyrocketing week

Climbing 14 cents in an already shaken black market, the so called “blue” dollar closed at AR $ 9,30 (buying price) and AR$ 9,34 (selling price).

29/04/2013 | Argentina

After skyrocketing last week, 'blue' dollar closes 3 cents lower to AR$9.30

After last week's skyrocketing of the so called "blue dollar", which trades in the informal market, today closed three cents lower at AR$9.27 (buying price) and AR$9.30 (selling price).

02/05/2013 | Argentina

'Blue' dollar skyrockets 22 cents, closes at AR$9.63

The so called "blue dollar", which trades in the informal market, climbed 22 cents and closed at AR$9.60 (buying price) and AR$9.63 (selling price).

22/04/2013 | Argentina

US dollar closes at AR$5.175; 'Blue' at AR$8.67

The official exchange rate for the US dollar gained half a cent today compared to the last closing price, and closed at AT$5.12 (buying price) and AR$5.175  (selling price).

23/04/2013 | Argentina

'Blue' dollar jumps 19 cents, hits new high at AR$8.86

The so called "blue" dollar closed nineteen cents higher, hitting a new record high at AR$8.82 (buying price) and AR$8.86 (selling price). The official rate remained unchanged.

25/04/2013 | Argentina

'Blue dollar' hits new record-high, ends at AR$9.20

The so called "blue" dollar which yesterday climbed eight cents, today hit a new record-high after climbing 24 cents to AR$9.16 and AR$9.20 per dollar. 

08/04/2013 | Argentina

'Blue' dollar, 7 cents lower at AR$8.33

The so called "blue" dollar which trades on the black market ended 7 cents lower at AR$8.30 (buying price) and AR$8.33 (selling price) compared to Friday's closing price.

11/04/2013 | Argentina

'Blue' dollar closes at AR$8.44; official rate at AR$ 5.15

The so called "blue" dollar which trades on the black market closed today at AR$8.42 (buying price) and AR$8.44 (selling price). 

19/04/2013 | Argentina

US dollar closes at AR$5.17; 'blue' dollar down

The price of the US dollar was higher today in exchange houses compared to yesterday's closing price while on the black market, the price of the so called "blue" dollar was trading lower.

21/03/2013 | Argentina

Betnaza blasts 'the handling of the exchange rate'

The vice-president of the Argentine Industrial Union (UIA) and director of Techint, Luis Betnaza, blasted the Government's "handling" of the exchange rate policies and considered that they only generate "speculations."

22/03/2013 | Argentina

'Blue' dollar rises three cents to AR$8.48, official rate ends higher

After skyrocketing for the last three days, the so-called "dollar blue" rose three cents to AR$8.42 (buying price) and AR$8.48 (selling price), while the US dollar official trade rate ended higher at AR$5.065 (buying price) and AR$5.12 (selling price).

05/04/2013 | Argentina

'Blue' dollar, 8 cents higher at AR$8.40

The so called "blue" dollar which trades on the black market, closed today 8 cents higher at AR$8.35 (buying price) and AR$ 8.40 (selling price). The official rate of the US dollar was unchanged at AR$ 5.085 (buying price) and AR$ 5.14 (selling price) compared to the previous closing price.

15/03/2013 | Argentina

US dollar climbs to AR$5.10; blue to AR$8.05

The US currency traded today half a cent higher at AR$ 5.045 (buying price) and AR$ 5.10 (selling price). The black market price or so-called "blue dollar" climbed six cents, trading at AR$8.03/AR$8.05.

18/03/2013 | Argentina

US dollar rises to AR$5.105; 'Blue' at AR$8.05

The US dollar opened higher compared to last Friday's closing price at AR$5.05 (buying price) and AR$5.105 (selling price).

20/03/2013 | Argentina

CFK meets economy team after 'Blue' dollar skyrocketed 48 cents

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner met with Economy Minister Hernán Lorenzino and Central Bank Governor Mercedes Marcó del Pont at Olivos presidential residence to analyse the economic situation of the country after her arrival from Rome. Sources said they spoke about the rocketing "blue" dollar, but it was not the main part of the encounter.

22/02/2013 | Argentina

US dollar trades steady at AR$5.035; 'blue' drops to AR$7.80

01/03/2013 | Argentina

US dollar higher at AR$5.055; 'Blue' steady at AR$7.84

The US currency traded higher today as its buying price rate is at AR$5,005 pesos, while the selling price is AR$5.055 pesos at exchange houses.

04/03/2013 | Argentina

US dollar climbs to AR$5.060; 'Blue' drops to AR$7.82

19/11/2012 | Argentina

US dollar trades higher at AR$4.82; 'blue' dollar lower

22/11/2012 | Argentina

US dollar higher at AR$4.83, blue at AR$6.40

21/12/2012 | Argentina

US dollar steady at AR$4.91

05/09/2012 | Argentina

'Caló is the sole candidate, but we do not rule out a tripartite leadership'

Following the dissident CGT meeting at the Empire theatre in the City, health workers union head Héctor Daer assured that UOM head Antonio Caló is the sole candidate to lead the anti-Moyano umbrella union confederation but did not dismiss the possibility of a tripartite leadership that represents all sectors.

03/10/2012 | Argentina

Dollar steady at AR$4.72; 'blue' trades at AR$6.25

The US dollar traded at AR4.68/AR$4.72 today, remaining unchanged compared with the previous closing price.

12/11/2012 | Argentina

US dollar trades steady at AR$4.79

13/05/2012 | Sports

Federer beats the clay blues to win Madrid Open

Roger Federer left a lasting impression on the Madrid Open's controversial blue claycourt by grinding out a 3-6 7-5 7-5 victory against Czech Tomas Berdych to match Rafa Nadal's record of 20 Masters titles on Sunday.

10/11/2012 | Entertainment

"Wizard of Oz" dress fetches US$480,000 at auction

Judy Garland's blue and white gingham dress from "The Wizard of Oz" sold for US$480,0000 at auction today, Julien's Auctions said.