Merval edges up

The panel of leading stocks index increased by 0.6 percent, to 3,254.86 points, as local markets share worldwide optimism, after the agreement made in Greece.

Meanwhile, Argentina's country-risk rose by 0.5% to 628 basis points in the JP Morgan EMBI index.

The US currency traded for AR$4.13/AR$4.085, remaining unchanged compared to the previous closing price in the main banks and bureau de change in Buenos Aires downtown.