ARThe economic news from Argentina during the last week of July highlights mixed market signals and a significant drop in oil prices, which fell by 5.31% to $86.81. This decline impacts energy companies and global inflation expectations. Locally, President Javier Milei meets with IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva to discuss Argentina's economic program, particularly focusing on fiscal discipline after June's results deviated from the primary surplus target. The S&P Merval index dropped 1.07%, while the country's risk rating remains at 437 points. The official dollar opens at $1,520, with the MEP at $1,533 and the cash with settlement at $1,600. International markets show varied performance, with Asian and European indices rising slightly, while Brazil's Bovespa declined. Commodities like gold rose slightly, but soybeans fell. The second debt auction in July aims to assess investor preferences for fixed-rate bonds versus those offering protection against inflation and exchange rates.
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