Argentina · MarketsKey Facts — Argentina country risk hit 451 basis points on 7 August 2026, up 13 points on the day. Argentina Country Risk Hits 451 Basis Points. What Happened to Argentina Country RiskArgentina country risk rose 13 points to 451 basis points on Friday, 7 August 2026. Reading the NumberA basis point is one-hundredth of a percentage point, so 451 basis points equals 4.51%. Why Country Risk Matters for ArgentinaHigh country risk keeps Argentina locked out of cheap borrowing.