Fever pitch: Why Argentina vs Colombia is more than just a game of two markets

LatAm giants' economies in focus ahead of Copa América

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The Copa América football tournament kicked off last weekend and in celebration we decided to take a look at some of the competition's biggest fixtures, analysing each contest from an investment perspective.

On Saturday, an Argentina side struggling with soaring inflation and economic turmoil took on Colombia, a nation with a strong track record of credible and consistent economic policies. While famed for their footballing prowess, both Argentina and Colombia have struggled economically of late. However, given it is currently teetering on the edge of crisis, with one of the world's highest inflation rates, Argentina certainly appears to be the weaker of the two sides.  Argentina: Short-term risks but long-term rewards? In fact, investors are keeping a close eye on Argentina, alongsi...

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