Argentina’s Stock Market Climbs Again, Closing In on Its Record
Key Facts
- The Merval rose 1.24% to about 3.15 million on Tuesday June 9 — a third straight gain.
- It is closing in on its record near 3.31 million, set in late May.
- This time it rose with the region, rather than standing alone as it did on Monday.
- A steady peso and the reform story remain the engine, with reserves at a multi-year high.
- The long-term line sits far below, near 2.67 million, leaving the uptrend with ample room.
Today’s Focus
Argentina’s market kept climbing on Tuesday, adding to a run that has carried it back toward its all-time high.
This time it had company. Where Monday saw Argentina rise alone against a falling region, Tuesday’s gain came alongside a broad Latin American bounce.
But the engine stayed home-grown: a steady peso, confidence in the reform program and reserves at their strongest in years.
What matters today. With the record near 3.31 million in sight, the peso’s steadiness is what keeps the rally on track.
The Merval closed at about 3.15 million, up 1.24% and near the top of its range, a third straight gain that pushed it back toward the record it set in late May around 3.31 million. Argentine banks and energy names led the advance. Unlike Monday, when it rose alone, this time the gain came with the region, as Chile jumped 3.32% and Colombia 2.71%, though Mexico slipped 0.44%. The index sits far above its long-term line near 2.67 million, leaving the uptrend firmly intact. The record overhead is the next target, with the steady peso the engine beneath it.
01 The session in one read
The Merval closed near 3.15 million, up 1.24% and high in its range, extending a run that has it knocking on the door of its all-time high. After leading the region alone on Monday, it kept climbing on Tuesday, this time with the crowd.
The move was steady rather than spectacular, the look of a market in a healthy uptrend adding to its gains. The strength came from Argentina’s own story, with the regional bounce a helpful tailwind rather than the main driver.
The main driver is domestic: a steady peso, the reform program and reserves at a multi-year high, which keep Argentina’s rally intact. The thing to watch is the peso, whose steadiness separates the Merval’s home-grown strength from the mood-driven bounces around it.
02 The day’s numbers
| Measure | Level | Change | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merval | 3,150,727 | +1.24% | Third straight gain. |
| Session range | 3.10M–3.18M | — | Closed high in the range. |
| Record high (late May) | ~3.31M | — | The target overhead. |
| Long-term line | ~2.67M | — | Far below; uptrend intact. |
| Mood gauge (daily) | ~62 | — | Firm, not yet stretched. |
Read together, the table shows a market in a strong but not overheated uptrend: a solid gain, a close near the high, and the record within reach while the long-term line sits far below. The figures frame the path, with 3.31 million the target and 2.67 million the distant floor.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERVAL | 3,223,652 | +0.74% | +57.83% | 3,199,935 | — | — | — |
| USD/ARS | 1,481 | -0.03% | +16.18% | 1,482 | 1,481 | 1,481 | — |
| YPF | 79,200 | +1.67% | +101.02% | 77,900 | 79,300 | 76,700 | 247,703 |
| GGAL | 7,845 | -0.19% | +29.88% | 7,860 | 7,955 | 7,720 | 1,413,066 |
| PAMPA | 5,270 | +1.93% | +47.00% | 5,170 | 5,280 | 5,115 | 642,357 |
| TXAR | 675.00 | +1.66% | +6.26% | 664.00 | 685.00 | 655.00 | 1,540,289 |
| ALUAR | 959.50 | +1.05% | +35.52% | 949.50 | 965.00 | 945.50 | 228,813 |
| TGS | 9,500 | +1.39% | +43.94% | 9,370 | 9,540 | 9,240 | 93,107 |
| CEPU | 2,289 | +1.10% | +56.78% | 2,264 | 2,299 | 2,227 | 249,923 |
| MIRGOR | 17,125 | +1.48% | -19.70% | 16,875 | 17,400 | 16,575 | 3,406 |
| COME | 42.95 | -2.03% | -12.96% | 43.84 | 44.10 | 42.41 | 13,063,026 |
| LOMA NEGRA | 3,558 | +0.99% | +30.38% | 3,523 | 3,600 | 3,480 | 230,696 |
| BYMA | 294.50 | -1.09% | +54.20% | 297.75 | 302.75 | 291.00 | 2,430,937 |
| TELECOM ARG | 4,145 | -0.12% | +78.66% | 4,150 | 4,173 | 4,050 | 80,837 |
| GLOBANT | 32.29 | +0.19% | -62.34% | 32.23 | 32.94 | 31.25 | 1,027,263 |
| MERCADOLIBRE | 1,832 | +1.02% | -22.98% | 1,814 | 1,863 | 1,805 | 293,812 |
03 Why it moved — a steady peso and a reform story with momentum
The clearest driver was the same one that has powered the whole run: Argentina’s reform story. Confidence in the government’s spending cuts and falling inflation, the IMF’s backing, and a central bank that has rebuilt its reserves to the highest level in years have given the market a foundation its neighbors are still working toward.
The steady peso ties it all together. While the region’s bounce on Tuesday leaned on a calmer global mood, Argentina’s currency has been the calmest around for weeks, so foreign money stays comfortable and the Merval is free to keep following its own upward path rather than the region’s swings.
04 The day’s movers
| Driver | Role | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Steady peso | Region’s calmest currency | Support |
| Reform program | Spending cuts, falling inflation | Support |
| Reserves at multi-year high | Central bank rebuilding buffers | Support |
| Rich valuations | Multiples above regional peers | Risk |
The story within the story is that Argentina’s gains rest on a foundation its neighbors lack: a steady currency, a credible reform path and rebuilt reserves. The counterweight is valuation, with shares priced richly and company profits still racing to catch up with the rally.
05 The regional scoreboard
| Index | Country | Change |
|---|---|---|
| IPSA | Chile | +3.32% |
| COLCAP | Colombia | +2.71% |
| Merval | Argentina | +1.24% |
| Ibovespa | Brazil | +0.68% |
| IPC | Mexico | −0.44% |
The board was mostly green, and for once Argentina was part of the crowd rather than the exception, sitting in the middle of the regional bounce. The difference is that its neighbors rose on a shift in global mood, while Argentina rose on a story it has been writing for months.
06 The technical picture
The Merval looks strong without looking stretched. Its momentum is firm and well off the overheated readings seen near the late-May peak, and the pullback that followed that record has been shallow, with the index already climbing back toward it.
The levels frame the path ahead. The late-May record near 3.31 million is the target a continued advance would aim for, while the long-term line near 2.67 million sits far below the close, giving the uptrend a deep cushion. As long as the index holds well above that line, the broader trend stays clearly upward.
07 What to watch
- The peso: its steadiness is what keeps the rally on track; any wobble would remove the market’s shield.
- The record near 3.31 million: the target overhead a continued advance would aim to reclaim.
- Reserves and the IMF target: progress on rebuilding buffers is the key gauge of the program’s durability.
- The October midterms: the political test that could sway confidence in the reform path.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Argentina’s stock market rise on June 9, 2026?
The Merval gained 1.24% to about 3.15 million, a third straight advance that carried it back toward the record it set in late May. The lift came from Argentina’s own strengths, a steady peso, confidence in the Milei reform program and reserves at their highest in years, with a calmer global mood adding a tailwind.
Is the Merval near its all-time high?
Yes, it is closing in. The index is back near 3.15 million, within reach of the late-May record around 3.31 million. It sits far above its long-term trend line near 2.67 million, so the broad uptrend is firmly intact even after this strong run.
What is powering Argentina’s rally?
The reform story remains the engine. Confidence in the Milei government’s spending cuts and falling inflation, the IMF’s backing, and a central bank that has rebuilt reserves to their strongest level in years have all underpinned the climb, while a steady peso keeps foreign money comfortable.
What are the risks to the rally?
Valuations are rich, with Argentine shares trading at higher multiples than their regional peers, and company profits have yet to catch up with the price gains. Reserves, while much improved, are still being rebuilt, and the October midterm elections are the political test that could sway confidence.
What should investors watch next?
The peso is the key tell, since its steadiness is what keeps the rally on track. Beyond that, the late-May record near 3.31 million is the target overhead, progress on reserves is the gauge of the program’s durability, and the October midterms are the political backdrop to watch.
Connected Coverage
Tuesday’s gain extends the run covered in our report on Argentina’s market rising against the regional tide, and this time joins the broad bounce detailed in Colombia’s market snapping back as oil steadied. For the wider backdrop, see the Rio Times business and markets coverage on Milei’s reforms, the peso and reserves.
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