IBOV 205,430.33 ▲ 0.54% IPSA 10,969.16 ▼ 0.02% IPC MEX 68,420.16 ▲ 1.12% MERVAL 2,848,945 ▼ 0.35% COLCAP 2,566.28 ▼ 0.55% BVL PERÚ 60,210.69 ▼ 0.91% USD/BRL5.07▼ 0.54% USD/MXN18.50▲ 0.45% USD/CLP984.38▲ 0.32% USD/COP3,171▼ 0.77% USD/PEN3.43▼ 0.11% USD/ARS1,518▲ 0.30% USD/UYU40.13▲ 3.08% USD/PYG5,686▲ 3.07% USD/BOB11.61▲ 2.27% USD/DOP61.26▲ 0.43% USD/CRC448.47▲ 1.59% USD/GTQ7.65▲ 3.30% USD/HNL26.86▲ 0.34% USD/NIO36.62▼ 0.07% USD/VES877.92▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.73▲ 2.13% EUR/BRL5.71▲ 1.16% 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 205,430.33 ▲ 0.54% IPSA 10,969.16 ▼ 0.02% IPC MEX 68,420.16 ▲ 1.12% MERVAL 2,848,945 ▼ 0.35% COLCAP 2,566.28 ▼ 0.55% BVL PERÚ 60,210.69 ▼ 0.91% 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 Foresees Argentine Economic Uplift After April

By · February 16, 2024 · 1 min read

President Javier Milei anticipates Argentina’s economic rebound after the anticipated downturn in March and April.

Speaking to Radio Rivadavia, he outlined a recovery path, likening it to a “V” shape, with the economy set to surge once currency controls ease.

Recent data reveals a 20.6% monthly inflation increase and a 254.2% annual hike, slower than December’s 25.5%

Despite this, we observed a significant rise of 51.33% over the last two months.

Milei noted a downward trend in inflation, with February’s indicators suggesting a 10% rate and a notable drop in future dollar values.

Milei Foresees Argentine Economic Uplift After April
Milei Foresees Argentine Economic Uplift After April.

The President shared optimism about removing foreign exchange restrictions by mid-year, based on IMF projections.

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He emphasized the pivotal role of lifting these controls in sparking economic growth, suggesting a robust recovery once the bottom is reached.

Milei confirmed his administration’s aim to dollarize the Argentine economy.

This process requires clearing the Central Bank’s liabilities and enacting financial reforms to ensure stability against potential financial crises.

Milei’s strategy relies on public support and decisive financial stability, critical for revitalizing Argentina’s economy.

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BYMA · Buenos Aires
Oct 16, 2026 · 22:59

S&P MERVAL · benchmark
2,848,945
-0.35%
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
205,430.33
+0.54%

S&P/BMV IPCMexico
68,420.16
+1.12%

S&P IPSAChile
10,969.16
-0.02%

S&P MERVALArgentina
2,848,945
-0.35%

MSCI COLCAPColombia
2,566.28
-0.55%

BVL S&P PerúPeru
60,210.69
-0.91%

Full instrument board
Instrument Last Change YoY Prev. High Low Volume
MERVAL 2,848,945 -0.35% +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 0.35%, with breadth negative — 4 of 14 names higher. Utilities led, while Consumer Disc. lagged.

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