Argentina’s Central Bank (BCRA) is facing historically negative net reserves, causing concern among investors ahead of the upcoming PASO elections. The BCRA’s net reserves, the difference between its assets and short-term liabilities, have plummeted to a record low of -US$6.45 billion. This has raised fears of a potential mass withdrawal of deposits, which could further […]
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