Itaú Bank forecasts that Brazil’s central bank will maintain the Selic interest rate at 10.25% until the end of 2025. Itaú, a major bank in Latin America, influences with its research due to its extensive involvement in the region’s financial dynamics. This prediction follows the decision by the Central Bank of Brazil’s Monetary Policy Committee […]
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