Roberto Campos Neto, leading Brazil’s Central Bank, underscored the need for low, stable, and predictable inflation at the G20 meeting in São Paulo. He argued that such inflation is key to boosting economic growth and enhancing living standards. His remarks came as G20 leaders prepare for a major summit in Rio de Janeiro, with Brazil […]
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