Merval Slides for Sixth Straight Session as INDEC Crisis and Global Selloff Weigh on Argentina

2026-02-05 - 10:16

Argentine equities extended their losing streak to six consecutive sessions on Wednesday as the S&P Merval closed 0.7% lower at 3,015,927 points, accumulating a 7% decline since January 27. The selloff unfolded against a backdrop of persistent global volatility driven by fears surrounding artificial intelligence stocks and the resignation of INDEC chief Marco Lavagna, which