Key Facts

The Merval, Argentina’s main stock index, settled at 3,281,979 points, a rise of 1.81% for the session.

Energy and utility companies drove the rally, with Pampa Energía and Metrogas posting some of the strongest gains.

The peso strengthened, with the USD/ARS rate falling 0.25% to 1,478 pesos per dollar.

Trading was concentrated in YPF and Grupo Galicia, which together accounted for a large portion of the day’s volume.