Merval Index Today Surges 2.78% to 2,768,681 as YPF and Oil Stocks Buck Global Selloff

2026-03-20 - 10:00

Rio Times Daily Market Brief • Argentina Thursday, March 20, 2026 · Covering the session of Wednesday, March 19, 2026 The Big Three 1. Merval rallied 2.78% to 2,768,681, defying the global selloff. Argentine equities outperformed every major market as oil-linked names surged on Brent’s spike above $119. Banco Francés led the BYMA with a