Argentina Markets: Merval & the Peso — August 15, 2026
Argentina’s S&P Merval fell 1.77% to 2,947,349, giving up the 3 million level after a strong run. Banks led declines, including Banco Macro (-3.8%), Grupo Galicia (-3.5%) and BBVA Argentina and Supervielle (-4.3%). The peso eased 0.28% to 1,488 per USD, while the central bank bought about $80 million in reserves, according to Clarín. Country risk rose to about 479-480 bps.



