Since economist Javier Milei of the La Libertad Avanza party assumed office on December 10, 2023, Argentina’s S&P Merval stock index has experienced significant growth. By May 3, 2024, the index soared by 54%, reaching 1,452,002 points, up from 941,830 points on December 7, just before Milei’s presidency began. This surge reflects growing investor optimism […]
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