Argentina's New President Javier Milei Sets Bold Economic Agenda: 'There Is A Light At The End Of The Tunnel'
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Javier Milei was inaugurated as Argentina's president, promising radical economic changes amid a hyperinflationary crisis. Milei plans to cut government spending to combat inflation projected to potentially reach 15,000%. U.S. officials attended the inauguration, indicating potential for improved U.S.-Argentina relations. Since Milei's election, Argentine stocks have surged, with the Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (ARGT) up 20%, and companies like EDN, YPF, TEO, and MELI showing significant gains.
December 11, 2023 | 5:12 pm
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The Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (ARGT) has risen 20% since Javier Milei's election, reflecting market optimism about his economic policies.
The ETF's performance is directly tied to the Argentine market, which has been buoyed by Milei's election and his proposed economic policies.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
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Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima (EDN) has seen a 67% gain since Milei's election, indicating strong market confidence.
EDN's significant gain is a direct result of the positive market reaction to Milei's economic agenda and the potential for improved U.S.-Argentina relations.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
MercadoLibre Inc (MELI), as ARGT's largest holding, has increased by 17% since Milei's election, benefiting from the bullish sentiment on Argentine stocks.
MELI's performance is closely linked to the Argentine market and has benefited from the positive investor sentiment following Milei's election.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
Telecom Argentina S.A. (TEO) has experienced a 51% increase in stock price since Milei's election, reflecting optimism in the new economic direction.
TEO's stock price increase is attributed to the market's positive reaction to Milei's proposed economic policies and the potential for a more open Argentine economy.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
YPF Sociedad Anónima (YPF) has gained 65% since Milei's election, with the market responding favorably to the anticipated economic reforms.
YPF's stock performance is positively correlated with the overall bullish sentiment on Argentine stocks following Milei's election and his economic policy announcements.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70