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Argentine country risk rises to 829 after disability bribery scandal

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Argentine markets exhibited volatility this week, influenced by a significant bribery scandal impacting the Milei administration and a newly introduced monetary policy that has been characterized by many as precarious. The EMBI, a gauge of country risk that assesses the probability of debt default, rose to 829 basis points on Tuesday — marking its peak … Read more

Bonds and stocks in Argentina fall, interest rates rise

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Argentina’s dollar-denominated bonds and corporate equities listed on Wall Street experienced a significant decline on Wednesday, following the Lower House’s decision to override President Javier Milei’s veto concerning a law aimed at augmenting funding for individuals with disabilities. On the same day, rates for the securities-guaranteed loans surged dramatically amid market uncertainty regarding the administration’s … Read more