Argentine peso rises after election; black market price hits record low
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Argentina’s peso edged up on Monday and the local Merval stock index rallied after center-left Alberto Fernandez clenched victory over incumbent Mauricio Macri in the presidential election and the central bank clamped down on dollar purchases.