# After Fernandez victory, what is next for Argentina’s economy? | Business and Economy | Al Jazeera

> Alberto Fernandez and running mate Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner won Argentina's presidential election with 48% of the vote against 40% for incumbent Mauricio Macri. The incoming government inherits an economy near default and must assemble an economic team and set new policies.

- Date: 2019-10-28 · published 2019-10-28T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Argentina · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/56861-after-fernandez-victory-what-is-next-for-argentina-s-economy-business-and
- Commodities: [Argentine Peso (ARS per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDARS.md)

## Why it matters

A shift toward populist policy adds uncertainty about future currency, export tax and trade rules, which can affect Argentine soybean and meal export pricing.

## Sources

- aljazeera.com: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2019/10/28/after-fernandez-victory-what-is-next-for-argentinas-economy

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