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  1. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News What to invest before the election - Nation World News

    What to invest before the election - Nation World News Source: https://nationworldnews.com/what-to-invest-before-the-election/ September 30, 2023 The economic context in Argentina marked by the volatility the uncertainty in recent months. After a significant growth in the inflation...
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    Economy Dollar still and inflation on the rise: how much the exchange rate lagged since the devaluation - Infobae

    Dollar still and inflation on the rise: how much the exchange rate lagged since the devaluation - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/01/05/dolar-quieto-e-inflacion-en-alza-cuanto-se-atraso-el-tipo-de-cambio-desde-la-devaluacion/ January 05, 2024 The exchange rate jump...
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    Price of Beef will skyrocket at Parillas and steak restaurants! Good time to become a vegeterian!

    Oh, brace yourselves, folks! Beef is about to become the caviar of everyday meals, and those beloved parillas in Palermo? Well, get ready to dish out a cool$ 100 USD per head at La Cabrera and the other restaurants in Palermo. This new government is like the harbinger of culinary doom, causing...
  4. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News In 2023, rents increased by 260%, well above the inflation rate - Infobae

    In 2023, rents increased by 260%, well above the inflation rate - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/01/03/en-2023-los-alquileres-aumentoaron-un-260-muy-por-encima-del-indice-de-inflacion/ January 3, 2024 This was revealed by a private report that also confirmed...
  5. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News Its growth streak continues: Neither inflation nor the dollar nor uncertainty stops the real estate market - La Nación Propiedades

    Its growth streak continues: Neither inflation nor the dollar nor uncertainty stops the real estate market - La Nación Propiedades Source...
  6. Lance

    Economy Inflation in dollars: noodles, sodas and cans in Buenos Aires as in supermarkets in Miami or London - Vive La Plata News

    Inflation in dollars: noodles, sodas and cans in Buenos Aires as in supermarkets in Miami or London - Vive La Plata News Source: https://vivelaplata.com.ar/inflacion-en-dolares-fideos-gaseosas-y-latas-en-buenos-aires-como-en-los-super-de-miami-o-londres/ December 31, 2023 According to a...
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    Economy What Is Inflation?

    If authorities decide to increase the money supply by 30%, leading to a corresponding 30% rise in both prices and wages in pesos, some might question whether this truly constitutes inflation. In this scenario, where the increase in money supply is matched by an equivalent increase in wages, it...
  8. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News Increases and inflation: Renting a 2-bedroom apartment in the northern area exceeds $245,000 - La Nación Propiedades

    Increases and inflation: Renting a 2-bedroom apartment in the northern area exceeds $245,000 - La Nación Propiedades Source...
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    What to know about Milei's bid to liberalize Argentina's economy -France 24

    What could change in daily life? Ten days after taking office, and on the eve of the festive holidays, Milei presented his "necessary and urgent" decree to loosen some of the rules governing the country's economy as annual inflation hit 160 percent. One big change will be the removal of all...
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    Politics Under Argentina’s New President, Fuel Is Up 60%, and Diaper Prices Have Doubled - New York Times

    Milei is just bad news for Argentina. Those who voted against him knew this would happen. Yes, we had bad inflation before with previous administrations. Maybe 10% a month. Now look at the cost of some things. Fuel has gone up 60% in a short amount of time. Healthcare is going up 40%...
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    Politics Under Argentina’s New President, Fuel Is Up 60%, and Diaper Prices Have Doubled - New York Times

    Read it and weep. Javier Milei warned that things would get worse before they got better. Now Argentines are living it. Source - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/23/world/americas/argentina-economy-inflation-javier-milei.html
  12. Avocado

    Economy Argentinians protest Milei’s economic “shock treatment” - BBC Podcast

    Good podcast on https://www.marketplace.org/shows/marketplace-morning-report/argentinians-protest-mileis-economic-shock-treatment/
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    Sky-high inflation takes a toll on mental health in Argentina - AL JAZEERA

    More bad news for Argentina. The economic problems are causing mental issues now because of Milei's policies causing economic anxiety. Argentina has the highest per-capita rate of psychologists in the world. Many are reporting a spike in economic anxiety. That put Argentina’s national “mood”...
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    Skyrocketing prices in Buenos Aires after Milei elected

    For those that try to claim the prices aren't skyrocketing upwards. Read it and weep. Key part of the article is, "“This is a classic adjustment: all it does is lower salaries and doesn’t stabilize”...
  15. James Bond

    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    Yesterday I thought they said the blue dollar was going to go up. Instead, it is going down. -https://www.ambito.com/contenidos/dolar.html Does anyone know why the blue dollar went down? It is getting more expensive. I don't want to complain too much as I still got 960 pesos to $1 USD...
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    Medical Medical insurance premium adjustments and inflation

    Years ago, I enrolled in a local medical insurance plan when the exchange rate was approximately 37 pesos to a dollar. This insurance plan has a progressive scale, indicating in the contract the premium amounts in pesos for when I reach the ages of 55, 60, and 65. Due to the significant...
  17. ArtmikeGG

    Newcomer Will the locals in Buenos Aires turn on expats or foreigners if the economy gets very bad with hyperinflation

    In 2001, during the economic crisis, factors such as Airbnb and the digital nomad trend, where individuals earn in dollars benefiting from exchange rates, were not as prevalent. Over the 15 years of visiting Buenos Aires, there's a perceived change in sentiment, particularly in San Telmo, with...
  18. earlyretirement

    Economy Argentine shopkeepers struggle to keep pace with soaring prices (The Independent - Ireland)

    Argentine shopkeepers struggle to keep pace with soaring prices Sonia AVALOS Nov 24, 2023 Annual inflation is already at 143 percent, and prices have risen further after the outgoing government this week eased price controls on basic goods Paola Basso sighs as she hastily sticks price tags...
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    Economy Argentina's continued collapse by another Redditor in June 2023

    Just came across this report- How much of this is true? Looks quite worrisome. :( "I was just here, it is true they work for visa bank cards that a foreign. But f*ck my life that was the most expensive place I've ever travelled. They have somehow priced inflation like 6 months ahead, even...
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    Real Estate Sales Retirement in Buenos Aires

    Hi I am a resident in Toronto Canada and I am planning to retire in Argentina I am a loner and I would like to live in a town/city which has a very lively day and night atmosphere Which place should I choose? I will have an adult beagle dog Will it be difficult to find a small apartment as...
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