Argentina once again seeks help from the IMF following yesterday’s 40% interest rate hike.
Last year, Argentina was a favorite destination for investors. This year, Argentina is facing yet another currency crisis.
A run on the Peso started last month as investors soured on the country. To combat the run, the Argentine central bank hiked rates to 40%.
“The market has been in total panic mode the last few days,” said Brendan Murphy, head of global and multisector fixed income at BNY Mellon Asset Management North America.
The declines are the latest sign that rising U.S. interest rates and a strengthening dollar are prompting investors to pull money out of some of the world’s riskiest markets, especially those with the largest trade and budget deficits.