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IBOV
166,934.20
-0.10%
IPSA
11,042.67
+0.39%
IPC MEX
64,397.45
-0.66%
MERVAL
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17.06
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3.36
-0.66%
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+0.10%
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40.27
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5,939
+1.68%
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11.64
-0.76%
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58.34
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August 15, 2026 — 17:10 BRT
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166,934.20
-0.10%
IPSA
11,042.67
+0.39%
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17.06
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913.98
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USD/COP
3,140
+0.03%
USD/PEN
3.36
-0.66%
USD/ARS
1,493
+0.10%
USD/UYU
40.27
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5,939
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11.64
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