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    Economy What Is Inflation?

    Indeed, you've captured the essence. Your observation on the challenge of aligning wage increases with the reported 55% inflation over the last 12 months resonates well. While theoretically, a 55% boost in wages could offset the loss in purchasing power, convincing employers or entities to...
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    Economy What Is Inflation?

    You're on the right path, but there's a crucial variable in the equation that needs adjusting. Inflation isn't merely the comparison of price increases against changes in salaries or consumer purchasing power. It specifically denotes the rise in prices concerning a basket of goods within a...
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    Economy What Is Inflation?

    This presents a complex situation. In essence, inflation stems from the dynamics of supply and demand. When there is a significant demand for a currency, both domestically and in the foreign exchange market, the currency tends to appreciate in value compared to other currencies and a basket of...
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    Apartment Rental Is this the right time to buy a flat in Argentina?

    It's challenging to pinpoint exactly when the opportune time to buy during a crisis in Argentina will occur—whether it's 1, 3, or 7 years from now remains uncertain. The consensus aligns with the notion that the most favorable buying opportunity arises during a crisis, echoing the trend observed...
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    Apartment Rental Is this the right time to buy a flat in Argentina?

    Thank you for the insightful responses. I've gathered that now might not be the ideal time to make a purchase. Currently residing in Amsterdam at the age of 47, my financial assets are here. The primary need for a flat in Buenos Aires arises from my frequent visits, although there are occasional...
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    Apartment Rental Is this the right time to buy a flat in Argentina?

    Looking at the prices at the site duenovende.com.ar: they're still rocket high :cry: as if BsArs is a 1st world city!
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    Apartment Rental Is this the right time to buy a flat in Argentina?

    Certainly, the payment aspect poses practical challenges. There's an interesting case I came across: an Argentine residing in Spain successfully negotiated a 12% reduction, paying 60,000 euros for a flat in Buenos Aires. What's intriguing is the payment method—he transferred the funds into a...
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    Apartment Rental Is this the right time to buy a flat in Argentina?

    Hello everyone, I'm currently contemplating whether this is an opportune time to consider purchasing a flat in the area. I visit every year, staying for a few months due to personal connections and the ability to work remotely over the internet. Over the past few years, properties have been...
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    Economy Square CC Reader

    It does not work here. It requires location services to be on and detects when it is out of the US. I have one here and have tried it.
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    Economy Black dollar basics

    OK, I've been following the black market dollar threads for a while, and I've had a couple of "basic" (feel free to read "newbie") questions. I think they may be shared by others, I chose to open a new thread over hijacking one of the multiple existing ones. So: 1) What is the risk involved...
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