Argentine Market Rises 0.69% Amid Rising Country Risk and Milei Election Odds
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What happened
On October 15, the S&P Merval in Argentina rose 0.69% to 2,855,486 points, recovering from morning losses. The country-risk index rose to 622 basis points, touching 640 during the day. In prediction markets, Javier Milei was given a 49.5% chance to win the next presidential election. Globant jumped 6.4%, while YPF fell 2.18% to US$51.11.
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Why it matters
The report noted that the simultaneous rise in shares and rise in country risk suggests that equity investors and bond investors are interpreting the market differently. Javier Milei's political standing, tracked in prediction markets, is tied to Argentina's economic governance.
Javier Milei's re-election affects Argentina's rating as officials attend an investor forum regarding an energy package.
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Who's involved
- ArgentinaThe country whose stock market and country risk index were reported.
- Javier MileiThe president of Argentina whose chances in the next presidential election are tracked.
- YPFAn Argentine energy company whose stock fell 2.18% on October 15.
- GlobantAn Argentine IT company whose stock jumped 6.4% on October 15.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The entities involved
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Argentina
country in South America
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Javier Milei
economist, politician and president of Argentina since 2023
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