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Productive financing, or financial products and services granted for the development of entrepreneurs who have no access to the conventional financial system, is the most effective way to fight poverty and inequality, said Manuel Méndez del Río, president of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation, during a conference this week.
“In today’s environment of heightened uncertainty, consumers are encouraged to prioritize financial prudence, disciplined expense control and effective budgeting to mitigate further stress on their finances.
A ‘wait-and-see’ approach may serve the Fed, but not consumers.”
— Leslie Adames, director of analysis and economic policy, Estudios Técnicos
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