IBOV 187,422.92 ▲ 0.44% IPSA 11,426.83 ▲ 0.61% IPC MEX 63,646.88 ▲ 0.17% MERVAL 2,997,659 ▼ 0.04% COLCAP 2,588.64 ▲ 0.90% BVL PERÚ 59,529.36 ▲ 1.84% USD/BRL5.10▼ 0.17% USD/MXN17.32▲ 0.57% USD/CLP943.65▼ 0.59% USD/COP3,203▲ 0.85% USD/PEN3.38▲ 0.19% USD/ARS1,514▼ 0.02% USD/UYU40.06▲ 2.88% USD/PYG5,918▲ 3.14% USD/BOB11.85▲ 25.24% USD/DOP59.17▲ 3.53% USD/CRC445.27▲ 2.84% USD/GTQ7.63▲ 3.24% USD/HNL26.86▲ 3.32% USD/NIO36.62▲ 2.80% USD/VES851.37— 0.00% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.74▲ 2.48% EUR/BRL5.83▼ 1.11% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 187,422.92 ▲ 0.44% IPSA 11,426.83 ▲ 0.61% IPC MEX 63,646.88 ▲ 0.17% MERVAL 2,997,659 ▼ 0.04% COLCAP 2,588.64 ▲ 0.90% BVL PERÚ 59,529.36 ▲ 1.84% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Milei at Davos: A Magnet for Global Business Commentary

By · January 18, 2024 · 2 min read

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President Javier Milei of Argentina made a remarkable impact at the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos.

His speech drew varied responses from influential global business figures, shared across social media and traditional media.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised Milei’s insights on national prosperity, referencing a speech video that amassed over 8.7 million views.

Musk also shared an AI-dubbed version in English, amplifying Milei’s message.

Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, applauded Milei’s speech as emblematic of “Argentinian dynamism and techno-optimism.”

(Elon Musk’s AI-translated video of Milei’s speech)

This sentiment reflects a growing recognition of Argentina’s potential in the global tech scene.

Harvard professor Niall Ferguson lauded Milei’s defense of individual liberty and the free-market economy, signaling academic support for Milei’s economic stance.

Daniel Pinto, President and COO of JPMorgan, also expressed optimism about Argentina’s economic prospects, hinting at a possible turnaround after decades of challenges.

In the venture capital world, Tim Draper highlighted Milei’s clear argument for capitalism over government-controlled collectivism.

Such endorsements from global financial leaders underscore the broader interest in Argentina’s economic policies under Milei’s leadership.

Aaron Slodov of Atomic Industries and cryptocurrency leaders Brian Armstrong and Greg Osuri from the tech sector mirrored the themes of opportunity and change in their responses.

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They underscored the potential of emerging technologies and economic models in shaping global markets.

These diverse reactions to Milei’s speech at Davos 2024 illustrate the wide range of perspectives within the business and technology communities.

They highlight the ongoing dialogue about economic freedom, market dynamics, and the role of leadership in shaping global economic trends.

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BYMA · Buenos Aires
Sep 23, 2026 · 00:49

S&P MERVAL · benchmark
2,997,659
-0.04%
L 2,991,150day rangeH 3,042,365

+30.51% over 12 months

Market breadth · 14 names
29% advancing

4 ▲ advancing10 declining ▼

Currencies, rates & key inputs
USD / ARS
1,493
+0.10%

Brent crude
88.88
-0.03%

Soybeans
1,184
+3.20%

Sector heatmap · average move today
Utilities
+1.27%
PAMPA, CEPU

Energy
+0.05%
YPF, TGS

Materials
-0.57%
ALUAR, LOMA NEGRA

Telecom
-0.70%
TELECOM ARG

Financials
-1.07%
GGAL, COME, BYMA

Technology
-2.26%
GLOBANT

Mining
-2.35%
TXAR

Consumer Disc.
-2.40%
MIRGOR, MERCADOLIBRE

Latin America scoreboard
IndexLastTodayStrength
IbovespaBrazil
187,422.92
+0.44%

S&P/BMV IPCMexico
63,646.88
+0.17%

S&P IPSAChile
11,426.83
+0.61%

S&P MERVALArgentina
2,997,659
-0.04%

MSCI COLCAPColombia
2,588.64
+0.90%

BVL S&P PerúPeru
59,529.36
+1.84%

Full instrument board
Instrument Last Change YoY Prev. High Low Volume
MERVAL 2,997,659 -0.04% +30.51% 3,022,485 3,042,365 2,991,150
USD/ARS 1,493 +0.10% +12.96% 1,491 1,494 1,480
YPF 7,810 +0.26% +72.84% 7,790 7,850 7,600 1,763,858
GGAL 6,980 -0.78% +1.82% 7,035 7,115 6,920 1,564,062
PAMPA 5,115 +0.69% +26.70% 5,080 5,140 5,000 721,190
TXAR 747.50 -2.35% +18.67% 765.50 770.00 742.50 771,892
ALUAR 938.00 -1.21% +29.83% 949.50 951.00 932.50 135,426
TGS 8,870 -0.17% +15.05% 8,885 9,075 8,720 143,546
CEPU 2,156 +1.84% +28.36% 2,117 2,165 2,086 404,146
MIRGOR 1,650 -1.20% -92.90% 1,670 1,670 1,635 20,877
COME 40.93 -0.73% -30.47% 41.23 41.60 40.50 4,258,884
LOMA NEGRA 3,130 +0.08% +5.80% 3,128 3,205 3,090 182,992
BYMA 275.00 -1.70% +35.14% 279.75 282.50 272.00 1,409,575
TELECOM ARG 4,233 -0.70% +55.19% 4,263 4,335 4,160 31,896
GLOBANT 38.10 -2.26% -49.65% 38.98 38.70 36.77 793,552
MERCADOLIBRE 1,870 -3.59% -20.71% 1,940 1,927 1,870 329,640

Largest moves today
MERCADOLIBRE
1,870
-3.59%
TXAR
747.50
-2.35%
GLOBANT
38.10
-2.26%
CEPU
2,156
+1.84%
BYMA
275.00
-1.70%
ALUAR
938.00
-1.21%
MIRGOR
1,650
-1.20%
GGAL
6,980
-0.78%

The session read
The S&P MERVAL eased 0.04%, with breadth negative — 4 of 14 names higher. Utilities led, while Consumer Disc. lagged.

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