The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) has lowered its benchmark interest rate from 133% to 100%. Announced on Monday, this move marks a significant shift in the country’s monetary policy. The BCRA aims to simplify and clarify its approach to managing the economy. In addition to this rate cut, the BCRA changed […]
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