Merval increases, local bonds drop

Argentina's benchmark Merval index gained 0.9 percent to 3,340.65 points. It has soared 11.1 percent so far in the current month; 44 percent in 2010.

Meanwhile, the peso-denominated Discount bond dropped 0.7 percent; Bogar 2018, 0.3 percent; Pro13, 0.9 percent.