Argentina's bonds and stocks are expected to rally on Monday after President Javier Milei's party won an overwhelming victory in a crucial midterm election, a key requisite to keep economic reforms on track and a U.

Argentine stock, bond and currency markets surged on Monday after President Javier Milei’s party scored a decisive victory in midterm elections over the weekend.

Sunday’s midterm elections in Argentina produced a stunning victory for President Javier Milei’s La Libertad Avanza party. The party doubled its representation in Congress, meaning Milei’s party and allies secured at least one-third of the seats in both chambers — the critical threshold to preserve the president’s veto power and defend his sweeping decrees.

At least four people have been killed during protests in Cameroon's economic capital of Douala, authorities say, ahead of the official announcement of results in a highly-contested presidential election. The regional governor, Samuel Dieudonné Diboua, said police posts had come under attack and security forces had defended themselves.

President Alassane Ouattara won 89.77 percent of the vote, but critics called the elections flawed after two main challengers were barred from running.

Early voting is underway in Norfolk ahead of the November fourth election, with turnout driven by economic concerns and the closely watched governor's race.