Argentina has successfully paid $4.3 billion to sovereign bondholders, meeting its January 9 deadline. This crucial payment, despite low foreign reserves, aims to boost investor confidence and reopen international capital markets. The government is keen to signal stability as more significant repayments loom, including to the IMF. Analysts are watching for a positive market reaction and potential reserve rebuilding.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.