Brazil's Fiscal Deficit Seen Keeping Inflation Expectations High -- Market Talk

It may be getting harder for Brazil's central bank to bring interest rates down to single digits this year.

WSJMay 29 09:41 ET

Brazil Unemployment Falls, Likely Complicating Further Interest Rate Cuts

Brazil’s jobless rate fell more than expected, reversing a recent up tick and likely stoking unease among policymakers that a tight labor market could complicate further monetary easing.

BNN BloombergMay 29 08:40 ET

Brazil Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Forecast

Brazil’s annual inflation eased more than expected in early May, adding to economists’ expectations that policymakers have enough wiggle room to cut borrowing costs again in June before pausing their easing cycle.

BNN BloombergMay 28 08:28 ET

Analyst: Brazil's inflation will accelerate upward in 2024-2026 as the economic outlook is expected to be bleak

Brazilian analysts raised the 2024-2026 inflation forecast further to higher than the Bank of Brazil's target level, which may narrow the room for policymakers to continue cutting interest rates.

Zhitong FinanceMay 27 09:27 ET

Brazil Analysts See Faster Inflation Through 2026 as Outlook Dims

Brazil’s central bank chief said consumer price forecasts will improve, pushing back hours after a closely-watched survey showed economists lifting their 2024-2026 inflation estimates further above target.

BNN BloombergMay 27 08:16 ET

Brazil Central Bank Needs to Unify Behind Its Inflation Target, Ex-Governor Says

The credibility of Brazil's central bank is at risk as investors question policymakers’ commitment to reaching the 3% inflation target, according to a former president of the institution.

BNN BloombergMay 22 13:19 ET