Today’s economic agenda features several key events that could significantly impact Brazil’s financial markets and economic outlook. The release of the FGV’s IGP-M inflation index for September will provide crucial insights into Brazil’s inflationary trends. This data is particularly important following the Central Bank’s recent GDP forecast adjustment to 3.2% for 2024, signaling a more […]
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