Emerging market currencies are having a strong week, thanks mostly to Latin American money. European currencies trimmed losses this Friday. Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico saw their currencies rise. These countries offer high interest rates, attracting risk-friendly investors. These gains follow new U.S. inflation data and signs of a stable economy in China. In contrast, Peru’s […]
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