The Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) of Brazil’s Central Bank has cut the benchmark Selic rate to 12.25% annually. This decision marks the third reduction in 2023. Despite these cuts, companies still face borrowing rates of around 22%. This level exceeds the base rate, as reported by the Central Bank’s credit data. Banks lend to companies […]
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