Argentine Peso Loses Almost 12% Against the Greenback During January; Inflation Projected to Rise Sharply

Posted on January 30, 2023 by

The Argentine peso has fallen consistently against the U.S. dollar this month, losing almost 12% since Jan. 1. The behavior of the exchange rate for the informal “blue” dollar keeps bringing concerns about a possible escalade in inflation rates, that are predicted to reach almost 100% this year, similar to the rates registered in 2022.