Brazil’s financial markets face growing unease as real interest rates approach 7%, levels not seen since 2016. Medium-term NTN-B rates have climbed above 6.7%, reflecting fiscal uncertainties and recent monetary tightening by the Central Bank. Luciano Rais of Santander Asset Management points out to local media the market’s distrust of Brazil’s fiscal outlook. The government’s […]
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