Cautious reaction to Argentine plan

Buenos Aires - Investors reacted cautiously yesterday to the Argentine Senate's long-awaited approval of the government's austerity…

Buenos Aires - Investors reacted cautiously yesterday to the Argentine Senate's long-awaited approval of the government's austerity programme after an initial burst of optimism.

Foreign investors also reacted cautiously to the Senate's steps to eliminate Argentina's budget deficit, lessening the risk the country would default on its $128 billion foreign debt.

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