In October, Latin American currencies withstood a volatile dollar and outperformed other emerging markets in 2023. Excluding the unique situation of the Argentine peso, these currencies showed remarkable stability. For instance, the Chilean peso encountered challenges. The Central Bank of Chile responded by pausing rate cuts and stopping reserve purchases to avoid inflation risks. Balanz […]
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