Analysts have recently adjusted their forecasts for Brazil’s 2024 economic outlook, revising inflation and GDP growth predictions upwards. The forecast for the basic interest rate in 2025 has also increased. The Central Bank’s Focus Report, released on Monday, revealed these new projections. The inflation estimate for 2024 has risen slightly from 4.38% to 4.39%. This […]
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