The American dollar It is the most important currency in the world, so the variability of its value affects the world economy and, especially, countries with an open and importing economy such as Chile.
On June 6, the dollar reached the historic figure of $1.000, this as a consequence of several external factors, such as, for example, the rate hike by the Federal Reserve and the slowdown in China due to the impact of the confinements.
Since the announcement of intervention of Banco Centralthe value of the dollar has been in free fall. This is how, in just two days, the American currency fell more than $100 and continues breaking away from the $1,000 barrier.
It should be noted that yesterday the maximum value reached by the dollar was $1.010the low of $956 and closed at $974.
Today, at this time, its value is at $939,50far from yesterday’s low and even further from the $1,000 barrier.
It is because of this uncertainty of the rise in the dollar and high inflation that many experts advise buy certain Import products before their prices rise in the coming weeks.
Vijay Khemlani, creator of the price comparator Solotodo.com, in an interview with LUN, assured that in the case of products with many brands on the market, they will not go up in price.
While in other categories highly dependent on the foreign market and that they do not have enough competition to keep their prices frozen, They will upload them.
What products will rise in price and should be bought now?
- electronics: smartphones, consoles, notebooks, high-end tablets, washing machines, refrigerators and heating.
- Entertainment: PlayStation y Nintendo Swicht.
- Reruns such as processors, memories and storage units.
recommendations
The recommendations of various experts is to now take advantage of the current stocks with the dollar at the old price.
It is also important to avoid, for now, buying with credit cardtake advantage of promotions when buying fuel and prioritize the packs on offer in supermarkets.