This week, Latin America’s economic focus includes a potential rate reduction to 11.75% by Brazil’s central bank. Additionally, Brazil and Argentina are releasing key October and November economic data. Argentina is also preparing for Javier Milei’s inauguration and his economic strategies, potentially including currency devaluation. Argentina expects November’s inflation data to show a major increase. […]
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