It’s been a turbulent week in emerging markets. Argentina has announced severe new austerity measures to try to impress the International Monetary Fund and gain access to credit. Host Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s South America business reporter, Daniel Gallas, in Buenos Aires.
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