Uncertainty ahead of the run-off presidential vote next month “will likely keep Argentine assets under pressure,” strategists at ING said.
Economy Minister Sergio Massa took 36.6% of Sunday's first-round vote, ahead of radical libertarian Javier Milei on 30%, while center-right candidate Patricia Bullrich received 23.8%.Milei, whose policies include dollarizing the economy, removing the central bank and slashing government spending, achieved shock success in a primary election in August.
Economy Minister Sergio Massa of the ruling Peronist coalition took 36.6% of Sunday's first-round vote, ahead of radical libertarian Javier Milei on 30%, while center-right candidate Patricia Bullrich received 23.8%.The dollar note due 2035 saw the steepest decline and was being bid at 23.7 cents on the dollar at 2:50 p.m. London time , ReutersA wide open presidential race
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