Although Brazilian inflation accelerated in September, the pick-up was driven by food prices. With the economy now growing at a sustainable rate, we expect the headline rate of inflation to remain at around the BCB’s 4.5% target over the next year or so. But the prospect of sustained high capital inflows raises the risk that inflation increases further out and calls for tighter fiscal policy.
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