The 12 worst investments of 2014, #8: Argentinian peso
The Argentinian peso began the year with a 20% slide. It has continued to fall steadily, leaving the economy in almost as bad a state as it was in 2001 and 2002.
Decline in 2014: -25%
See all 12of 2014's worst investments here
What's happened?
Who are the losers?
Who are the winners?
What have we learned?
See all 12of 2014's worst investments here
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