Country risk today
Sunday, November 15, 2026. Today's value in basis points and its change against the previous close. Below, the last closes and the trend.
Market data from unofficial sources (Yahoo Finance, DolarApi, ArgentinaDatos, BYMA), delayed, including fixed-term deposit and caución rates. Not investment advice.
What country risk measures
Country risk is the EMBI index computed by JP Morgan. It measures how much more Argentina's dollar bonds yield than United States Treasury bonds, taken as the risk-free investment.
It is expressed in basis points: 100 points equal 1 percentage point of yield. A country risk of 600 points means Argentine bonds yield, on average, 6 percentage points a year more than US ones.
When the index rises, investors ask for more yield to lend to Argentina; when it falls, the country can borrow at a lower rate. The Government, the provinces and the companies that issue debt abroad follow it.
Frequently asked questions
Who computes country risk?
JP Morgan, with its EMBI (Emerging Markets Bond Index). No Argentine body publishes it; the value on this page comes from ArgentinaDatos, which takes it from market sources.
Why does a lower country risk matter?
Because it sets the rate at which the State and companies can borrow in dollars. With a lower index, rolling over maturities costs less and it is easier to issue bonds again in international markets.
When is it updated?
It is read every five minutes. The index moves with bond prices during trading hours; on weekends and holidays the last close stays.
Sources
ArgentinaDatos (JP Morgan EMBI index): unofficial source, delayed. Not investment advice.