Argentina

Regional conflicts, ramping inflation, national debt crises, and the resurgence of monetary sovereignty all contribute to reshaping the world’s currencies.

In Argentina, inflation has exceeded 30% every year since 2018. Cash in the hands of the public has increased rapidly since late 2019.

Elsewhere on the Web provides weekly updates and links to articles related to cash, money and payments curated on the web.

The value of cash in circulation has increased sharply in March in Argentina, Australia, the Euro Area and the US. In spite of reports that banknotes and coins could be responsible for spreading the Covid-19, cash demand is stronger than ever.

CashEssentials is now available in Spanish! Our first article focuses on the important role that cash plays in South America and in Argentina in particular where 52% of the population is unbanked.

When a shop owner offers a discount for cash payments, he or she might simply be motivated by a desire to ensure full earnings and to keep liquidity in check.