In a strategic move, the Central Bank of Argentina has significantly reduced its benchmark interest rate from 80% to 70%, with a firm commitment to addressing the nation’s high inflation rate, which has escalated to over 275% annually. The bank’s report indicates a “pronounced deceleration” in inflation rates following the initial price corrections made in December 2023.
April 11, 2024
SOURCE: RIO TIMES
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