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Brazil hikes but hints that tightening cycle now over

Brazil’s central bank raised interest rates last night, but changes to the accompanying statement suggest this could be the final increase in this tightening cycle. Nonetheless, with inflation once again heading in the wrong direction, we think it would be premature to rule out one or two additional rate hikes over the coming months.

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