The International Monetary Fund stands firm on its prediction for Argentina’s economic downturn while acknowledging progress in the nation’s financial reforms. The forecast shows a 3.5% economic contraction for 2024, followed by an expected 5% recovery in 2025. September’s inflation rate reached 3.47%, marking the lowest point since November 2021. The yearly inflation rate currently […]
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