The Federal Reserve’s recent hint at ending the US interest rate hikes has stirred excitement in financial markets. This development also suggested a possible rate reduction in 2024. Following this news, Brazil’s Ibovespa, a major stock index, hit a record high. Despite this surge, Caesar Maasry from Goldman Sachs urges caution for those investing in […]
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