Financial experts revised the dollar’s 2023 value from 4.95 to 5 Brazilian Reais. This update appeared in the Focus Bulletin, a Central Bank release on Monday. Additionally, the same bulletin slightly altered the 2024 inflation forecast from 3.87% to 3.88%. For this year, the inflation outlook remains at 4.86%. On the interest rate front, analysts […]
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