Moody’s Analytics recommends that Central Banks in Latin America gradually ease their monetary policies as inflation rates in the region are trending toward official targets. In a recent report, the firm emphasized the importance of maintaining an appealing rate differential for an extended period to ensure a consistent inflation convergence. The goal is to avoid […]
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