16 October 2017 Special Report: Argentina • Position for the upturn Figure 1: Real exchange path implied by market curves and a trend inflation of 5% 130 120 110 100 90 so 70 imps] foal achinga fan pod, - by ARGENT/SOWS Curve offolmolod by 607ES.CER woo - Wel of PEER 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 Scurf Drab dont When we assume that inflation follows the implied breakeven rates priced in linkers, the cushion is a lot less and substantial real appreciation is required to balance returns as time goes by - again, in contrast with our expectation and with our view that the peso is already overvalued. Credit - Scope for further tightening In terms of the external markets, as the long term picture seems intact, market should continue to price a likely second mandate of Macri administration with a strong reform agenda and ascension in credit standings, and associated ratings upgrade to BB levels over the medium term, in our view. One-notch upgrade is priced in Argentina credit; potential for more if politics stay on track CdOof ahead IWO Sono Dance•Bent Page 6 While valuation looks tight vs. its current credit rating after its outperformance this year. there is still scope for spread to tighter further due to a). Market's perception of multiple notches credit ascension if politics stay on track; b). The flattening of spread / quality curve in EM credit markets under the constructive external backdrop with continued inflows; and c). Opportunities offered by EUR-denominated bonds, local law USD bonds, and select provincial bonds, even if one does not like the valuation on the NY law USD bonds. EUR bonds vs. USD bonds - Argentina is due to issue USD2.65bn more bonds denominated in EUR, CHF, or JPY in the coming weeks. In our view, Argentina should issue in EUR to boost the liquidity of the EUR bonds curve despite initially unfavorable pricing for the sovereign. Any supplies to that markets, if priced properly, would only he