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August 16, 2026 — 19:05 BRT
IBOV
166,934.20
-0.10%
IPSA
11,042.67
+0.39%
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64,397.45
-0.66%
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17.06
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913.98
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3,140
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3.36
-0.66%
USD/ARS
1,493
+0.10%
USD/UYU
40.27
+1.24%
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5,939
+1.68%
USD/BOB
11.64
-0.76%
USD/DOP
58.34
+1.25%

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August 16, 2026 — 19:05 BRT
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913.98
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3,140
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3.36
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1,493
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40.27
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11.64
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