The rise in Mexican inflation in January makes Thursday’s interest rate decision a close call, although we still think a 25bp rate cut is more likely than not. Meanwhile, the further increase in Brazilian inflation, coming alongside news that suggests further fiscal support is likely, may strengthen some of the hawkish sentiments on Copom.
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