Argentina raises key rate to 47% on high inflation


BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s central bank has raised interest rates for the fourth time this year after inflation data published earlier in the day showed prices increasing at the fastest monthly pace in 20 years.

The monetary authority increased its benchmark Leliq rate by 250 basis points to 47%, according to a statement.

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