Brazilian inflation ticked up from 2.8% y/y in April to 2.9% in May, due in part to the recent truck drivers’ strike, which has led to supply disruptions. And while the markets have responded to the recent drop in the real against the dollar by pricing in a 50-75bp hike at this month’s policy meeting, we’re sticking to our view for rates to remain unchanged at 6.50%.
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