Live Updates: Closing Rates and Parallel Market Prices of the Dollar for August 20, 2022, Detailed Minute by Minute
In financial news for August 20th, 2025:
The blue dollar is currently quoted at $1.335 for sale in currency exchange houses in the city, marking a slight increase from the previous day's close of $1.340. Meanwhile, the blue dollar in the caves of the port city closed at $1.340 for sale and $1.320 for purchase.
The official dollar, on the other hand, remained unchanged today, with the parallel dollar sold at $1.340 in currency exchange houses and the official one obtained at $1.310 at the National Bank. The official dollar started the day at $1.310 after a $5 drop in yesterday's session, and closed at $1.315 for purchase and $1,315 for sale.
In the digital currency market, Bitcoin surpassed $114,000, continuing its upward trend.
The price of gold stood at $3,389.30 on August 20th, while the price of the Brent crude, extracted from the North Sea, was $66.86 per barrel. The price of petroleum, as represented by the Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), was $62.72 per barrel.
In the world of finance, the price of the 'gray economy' is growing in Argentina, with immediate transfer payments growing by 20% year-on-year in quantities and 34% in amounts. Banks are raising the rates they pay for time deposits, with some offering yields of 55% annual for a placement of 30 days. The yield of time deposits has risen to 40%, and some banks now pay almost 50% annually.
In the electronic payment sector, the dollar in Mercado Pago is quoted at $1.308.08 for purchase and $1.281.93 for sale. Financial dollars (MEP and CCL) also increased: MEP is $1.302.34 and CCL is $1.305.29. The so-called "card dollar" is priced at $1,709.50.
Lastly, the exchange rate of the Euro to US Dollar on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, was approximately 1.165 (1 EUR = 1.1649 to 1.16540 USD) according to multiple sources. The 'wholesale dollar' that is traded in banks is $1,272.50 for purchase and $1,312.40 for sale on August 20th. The Dow Jones index of the New York Stock Exchange is 44,976.92 points.
That's all for today's financial updates. Stay tuned for more news and insights.
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