INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Investors rushed to stocks to shield their savings, boosting the Merval, which is led by export firms.Companies like Metrogas soared 236%,
and a rare budget surplus fueled confidence, making the index a global standout
Yet, 2025 turned challenging
against the dollar unsettled investors
Soared and Then Slumped in 2025
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At home, inflation fell to 3.73% monthly by March 2025, down from 55.9% annually, signaling improvement.However, political setbacks, such as
will renew 127 of the 257 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and 24 of the 72 seats in the Senate.As a result, Merval firms, heavily tied to
exports, struggled with fluctuating dollar revenues
With capital controls gone, investors sold shares, causing a 10% drop in April.Stocks lost appeal as dollars became a safer bet, exposing
Oil and gas prospects, like Vaca Muerta, may attract investment
economic freedom with stability
