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Argentine economy slumps following default

Capital outflows following the Argentine government’s default probably contributed to the slump in economic activity in August, leaving the economy on course to contract by 1-2% this year. Unless the government can solve the economy’s shortage of foreign currency, there is unlikely to be any growth ahead of next year’s presidential election.


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