Argentina Stocks Extend Rally as Energy and Banking Sectors Outperform Peers
Argentina’s stock market delivered a decisive move over the last 24 hours, as official S&P MERVAL Index data and TradingView charts confirm.
The index closed at 2,306,756 points, up 0.10% from the previous session, as energy and banking stocks led a strong performance wave. Volumes reached peak levels for late July, underscoring robust investor commitment and validating recent price gains.
Pampa Energía posted the largest advance among major listings with a 7.2% gain, powered by profit beats and sustained energy sector optimism.
BBVA Banco Francés rose 6.8% on positive dividend news and robust financial results. YPF SA added 6.2% as global commodity trends continued to support the sector.
On the losing side, Domec SA slipped 7.29% after a run-up, giving back earlier gains as traders locked in profits. Polledo SA dropped 2.62% in a weak sector, while Sociedad Comercial del Plata also posted a small decline after muted news flow.
Technical analysis using daily and 4-hour charts highlights clear uptrends. The daily chart demonstrates a strong breakout above 2,210,000 on surging volume.
The MACD shows bullish momentum, with the 12- and 26-period EMAs diverging and the histogram rising. The RSI registered near 66, confirming strong yet not extreme momentum.
Bollinger Bands expanded, with price touching the upper band for much of yesterday’s session—indicating strong but potentially overextended buying pressure.
MERVAL Outperforms Regional Peers Amid Strong Fundamentals
The 4-hour chart mirrors this momentum, with short-period moving averages crossing above longer ones, confirming the underlying trend. Key support remains at 2,210,000 with resistance just above today’s close.
Volume analysis confirms the rally’s legitimacy, as increased trading activity often marks meaningful market moves. The Global Liquidity Index NDQ (yellow line) remains elevated, signaling sustained interest from institutional investors and supporting broad participation across sectors.
Compared to Brazil’s Bovespa and Mexico’s IPC, the S&P MERVAL outpaced both by a clear margin over the same period. The Argentine market also diverged from global peers.
Meanwhile, Wall Street and key European indices faltered amid mixed earnings and signals from U.S. central bank policymakers. Underlying fundamentals continue to drive local optimism.
Strong corporate earnings, foreign investment inflows, and a steady macroeconomic backdrop reinforced buying activity, even as global markets showed caution.
Persistent demand for Argentine ETFs, notably ARGT, indicates significant international investor interest, with the market trading at record levels.
The market’s advance remains grounded in real data, volume, and technical signals, not speculative hype. Unambiguous figures and visual cues in official charts reveal a significant upward move driven by broad participation and confirmed by key technical indicators.
As Argentina’s equity market pushes higher, investors remain alert to local policy developments and global macro signals for their next moves.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERVAL | 3,281,489 | +1.79% | +60.05% | 3,223,652 | 3,285,823 | 3,223,652 | — |
| USD/ARS | 1,477 | -0.30% | +15.87% | 1,482 | 1,481 | 1,470 | — |
| YPF | 80,425 | +1.55% | +104.12% | 79,200 | 80,975 | 79,250 | 124,410 |
| GGAL | 7,950 | +1.34% | +31.54% | 7,845 | 8,005 | 7,870 | 384,919 |
| PAMPA | 5,455 | +3.51% | +52.30% | 5,270 | 5,505 | 5,280 | 553,058 |
| TXAR | 666.00 | -0.67% | +5.55% | 670.50 | 679.50 | 664.00 | 247,913 |
| ALUAR | 971.00 | +1.20% | +36.79% | 959.50 | 972.00 | 945.50 | 135,459 |
| TGS | 9,550 | +0.53% | +44.70% | 9,500 | 9,730 | 9,415 | 26,951 |
| CEPU | 2,326 | +1.62% | +59.32% | 2,289 | 2,341 | 2,256 | 185,721 |
| MIRGOR | 17,075 | -0.29% | -19.93% | 17,125 | 17,075 | 16,600 | 4,837 |
| COME | 43.25 | +0.70% | -12.36% | 42.95 | 43.50 | 42.84 | 5,976,780 |
| LOMA NEGRA | 3,633 | +1.68% | +32.48% | 3,573 | 3,650 | 3,480 | 28,231 |
| BYMA | 293.00 | -0.26% | +54.20% | 293.75 | 296.75 | 291.50 | 1,016,146 |
| TELECOM ARG | 4,183 | +0.90% | +80.28% | 4,145 | 4,233 | 4,093 | 14,837 |
| GLOBANT | 32.23 | -0.18% | -62.35% | 32.29 | 32.75 | 31.31 | 248,255 |
| MERCADOLIBRE | 1,808 | -1.32% | -24.01% | 1,832 | 1,840 | 1,798 | 86,177 |
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