Brazil’s Central Bank (BCB) is set to discuss interest rates this week, following their decision in August to reduce the Selic rate to 13.25%. A Valor survey indicates investors expect a similar cut to 12.75%. Until last year, the rate stayed at 13.75%. Then, it was the world’s highest real interest rate at 7.54%. President […]
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