The jump in Brazilian inflation to 12.0% y/y in the middle of April, coming alongside the recent fall in the real, means Copom will almost certainly raise the Selic rate by another 100bp (to 12.75%) when it meets next week. We expect a further 75bp of hikes (to 13.50%) after that, which is a little more tightening than most currently anticipate.
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