Argentina’s stock market is starting to reflect the economy’s uneven growth under President Javier Milei, with energy shares capitalising on elevated oil prices, while other sectors remain stagnant. The nation’s benchmark S&P Merval index is currently down nine percent in 2026 when measured in dollars, reflecting a cooling off from a rally that commenced in … Read more
United States billionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist Peter Thiel has acquired a US$76 million stake in Argentina’s largest oil exporter, Vista Energy. This transaction represents his inaugural investment in the oil sector and signifies his initial foray into Patagonia’s Vaca Muerta oil field. Thiel Macro LLC, the hedge fund managed by Thiel, secured a 1% … Read more
Shares in Vista Energy SAB, Argentina’s leading oil exporter, experienced a significant increase in New York on Monday following the announcement by tech billionaire Peter Thiel regarding his substantial investment in the company. Vista’s American depositary receipts increased by 4.9 percent to US$71.67 as of 10.49am in New York, marking the highest level in two … Read more
What commenced as a robust week for Argentine assets on Wall Street experienced a decline in momentum during the final two trading sessions. Most Argentine companies listed in New York experienced declines on Friday, with notable drops in Mercado Libre (-2.35%), Telecom Argentina (-1.43%), and Cresud SACIF (-1.38%). Meanwhile, the country risk index compiled by … Read more
President Javier Milei’s victory in the October midterms provided reassurance for numerous market sectors. Oil and gas emerge as significant beneficiaries, as La Libertad Avanza’s decisive victory has triggered a surge in corporate bonds. The companies within the sector exhibit a uniformly optimistic outlook. The majority are converging on the markets in search of investors … Read more
