This Friday, May 10, the release of Brazil’s official April inflation figures, the IPCA, takes center stage. These are not mere numbers; they are critical indicators poised to influence the nation’s monetary policy in upcoming months. Following closely after a divisive Monetary Policy Committee (COPOM) session this past Wednesday, the timing of this data release […]
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