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BCRA May Be Preparing For Further Rate Increases In September

ARGENTINA
  • The BCRA is preparing to increase its benchmark Leliq rate again next month as annual inflation rises above 70%, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.
  • The Bloomberg article indicates the central bank’s board has already decided to tighten borrowing costs further in September, and the hike could be as much as 500 basis points, according to the people who asked not to be named.
  • That would make it a smaller increase than the two most recent hikes of 950 basis points and 800 basis points, respectively.
  • A central bank spokesman declined to comment.
  • For reference, the next inflation data is expected to be released on September 14.

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