The Banco Central del Uruguay (BCU) has decided to keep its monetary policy rate at 8.5%. This decision, made on Tuesday, aims to maintain inflation control and economic stability. The Central Bank Committee hopes to keep inflation expectations in line with their target range. Uruguay’s annual inflation rate dropped to 5.32% in September. This marks […]
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