Central bankers, led by Roberto Campos Neto, have highlighted the impact of increased public spending on efforts to control inflation. For the fourth consecutive week, Brazilian analysts have raised their inflation expectations for 2024. They now foresee consumer prices rising above the acceptable range, as investors become less concerned about government spending. According to a […]
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