Oil Price Rises, Market Volatility Persists

The price of oil continues to rise and market volatility persists, while Argentine assets show mixed performance. Brent crude oil is up 2% and trades at $108 per barrel, despite statements from Donald Trump suggesting a partial easing of transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Amid this uncertainty, Argentine stocks and bonds show mixed results.

Buenos Aires, March 30 (NA) - The price of oil continues to rise and market volatility persists, while Argentine assets show mixed performance. Brent crude oil is up 2% and trades at $108 per barrel, despite statements from Donald Trump suggesting a partial easing of transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Amid this uncertainty, Argentine stocks and bonds show mixed results. The MERVAL index rises 1.8% with widespread gains across all securities. Meanwhile, ADRs in New York show both increases and decreases. Public debt bonds are falling, and the country's risk rises to 620 points.

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