In the fast-paced world of global finance, April 29 to May 3 promises to be an eventful week in Brazil and abroad. At its heart lies the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. Market participants are eagerly anticipating the outcome, particularly as it’s poised to keep rates steady between 5.25% and 5.50% for the sixth consecutive […]
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