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Argentina's dollar denominated bonds surged in value following the victory of liberty advances.

The party led by the country's president, Harvey

Malay, in midterm elections.

The value of Argentine stocks listed in America also rose.

The landslide victory strengthens Mr. Malay's position in Congress and boosts his ability

to defend his sweeping free market reforms and fiscal austerity program.

Luchoil, a Russian oil giant, announced it would sell its international operations following American sanctions

and said it was fielding bids from potential buyers. Last week, the Trump administration imposed penalties on L'Kual and Rosneft,

which together account for half of Russia's crude production

because of Vladimir Putin's refusal to strike a peace deal with Ukraine.

Donald Trump said he expects to come away with a deal between America and China when he

meets Xi Jinping, China's leader, for trade talks on Thursday.

Earlier, Scott Besant, the American Treasury Secretary, suggested that China would delay

introducing an export ban on rare earth minerals and buy

more American soyabins to avoid the threat of an additional tariff of 100% on Chinese exports

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