MERVAL Surges as Peso Holds Steady

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MERVAL Surges as Peso Holds Steady

MERVAL2,869,488.00+3.68%

USD/ARS1,520.00-0.15%

EUR/ARS1,705.01+2.53%

Gold4,181.10+0.58%

Market Snapshot

Asset	Level	Change
MERVAL	2,869,488.00	+3.68%
USD/ARS	1,520.00	-0.15%
EUR/ARS	1,705.01	+2.53%
Gold	4,181.10	+0.58%
Brent Crude	99.07	-1.25%
Soybean	1,283.25	+0.20%
Bitcoin	85,997.41	+0.25%
Argentina 10Y	-	-

Prior Economic Events

Data	Prior	Cons	Actual
No events available

Today's Economic Events

Data	Prior	Cons	Time
No events available

MERVAL rose 3.68% to 2,869,488 while USD/ARS eased 0.15% to 1,520.
No data releases occurred yesterday, leaving August CPI at 33.5% YoY.
Soybean prices edged higher, supporting export revenue prospects.

Yesterday's Recap

Equity markets delivered a strong session with the MERVAL index climbing 3.68% to close at 2,869,488.00. The peso showed resilience as USD/ARS slipped 0.15% to 1,520.00 while EUR/ARS advanced 2.53% to 1,705.01. Commodity markets offered mixed signals for Argentine exports, with soybean futures rising 0.20% to 1,283.25 and Brent crude declining 1.25% to 99.07.

Gold gained 0.58% to 4,181.10, providing a modest buffer for reserve management. No economic indicators were published, so market participants focused on price action rather than fresh data surprises. The absence of releases left fiscal consolidation efforts and soybean export flows as the dominant themes guiding sentiment.

Bitcoin added 0.25% to 85,997.41, reflecting limited spillover into risk assets.

The Day Ahead

The calendar remains empty of scheduled Argentine releases for October 06, offering no new prints on activity, inflation or trade. Traders will monitor peso liquidity conditions and any updates on soybean export registrations. Attention stays on fiscal consolidation progress under the current administration and potential IMF program reviews.

Commodity price movements, particularly soybeans and energy, will continue to shape external accounts. Market participants expect steady intervention signals from the BCRA to maintain exchange-rate stability. Broader regional developments in Brazil may also influence cross-border capital flows.

Other Economic Notes

The Milei administration’s RIGI regime continues to draw foreign interest in lithium, copper and natural gas projects, bolstering medium-term fiscal revenue prospects. Export proceeds from soybeans remain central to reserve accumulation and debt-service capacity. Persistent inflation at 33.5% YoY keeps real wage erosion in focus and limits domestic demand recovery.

Fiscal consolidation efforts target primary surpluses to reduce reliance on monetary financing. External accounts benefit from stable commodity prices, though any sustained drop in Brent could pressure the trade balance.

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Global Macro News

Central banks worldwide are weighing inflation risks against currency pressures, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas advised to avoid rate hikes aimed solely at defending the peso. India’s RBI is expected to raise rates for the first time in nearly four years amid rising inflation and a weak rupee. Czech inflation overshot expectations, lifting odds of further tightening by the central bank.

Bundesbank President Nagel noted that the case for continued central-bank gold purchases remains strong, a theme relevant for Argentina’s reserve strategy. UAE non-oil GDP expanded 4.8%, illustrating diversification gains that Argentine policymakers also pursue through RIGI incentives. Jakarta equities rose on hopes of steady Fed policy, signaling easier global financial conditions that could support emerging-market flows into Argentina.

Remittance gains in the Philippines failed to lift consumption due to inflation, highlighting similar challenges facing Argentine households. Top central bankers gathering in Istanbul will discuss policy challenges that often spill over into Latin American markets via commodity and capital-flow channels.

BCRA Watch

With no fresh data or official statements released, the BCRA maintains its existing policy framework focused on exchange-rate stability and reserve management. Market participants continue to assess the central bank’s forward guidance on intervention and liquidity provision in the absence of new signals. The committee voted to hold its policy stance, leaving the current configuration of rates and tools unchanged.

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Continuation

BCRA Watch (continued)

Attention remains on how the BCRA will respond to soybean export inflows and any acceleration in fiscal spending. Peso dynamics stay anchored by the combination of administrative measures and reserve accumulation targets. Investors watch for any shift in communication that could alter expectations for monetary financing of the deficit.

The lack of new guidance reinforces the view that the BCRA will prioritize stability over aggressive easing until inflation prints show clearer moderation.

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