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FT News Briefing

Can Argentina dollarise?

Oct 20, 2023
11:15
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In this podcast, they discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, political tensions in the UK over Israel's response, and the frontrunner in Argentina's presidential election. They also explore the potential benefits and risks of Argentina dollarizing, and the contenders for the upcoming election.
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Quick takeaways

  • Escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas have prompted the US, Britain, and Germany to advise their citizens to leave Lebanon amid fears of a wider conflict.
  • Argentina's upcoming presidential election sees Javier Mille, a radical outsider advocating for shrinking the state, cutting spending and taxes, and dollarizing the economy, emerge as the front-runner, although dollarization presents potential risks.

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Growing concern over conflict between Israel and Hamas

The US, Britain, and Germany are advising their citizens to leave Lebanon as tensions escalate between Israel and Hamas. There is a fear that the conflict might escalate into a wider regional issue. Shelling and rocket fires have intensified, and Israel's Defense Minister has suggested a possible ground invasion into Gaza. Political tensions in the UK are rising as well, particularly for the Labour Party.

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