Latin America’s Inflation Outlook for 2024
In 2024, Latin American countries are expected to see varying trends in inflation
January 24, 2024Topic
Brazil’s Central Bank
Weekly Highlights in Brazil: Key Events and Decisions
his week, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets Paraguay's President, Santiago Peña.
January 15, 2024
Brazil analysts see higher rates, higher inflation under Lula da Silva
Brazil's central bank will take longer to cut its benchmark interest rate from its current level and inflation expectations will...
January 2, 2023
Opinion: Lula da Silva’s third term – from leftist to globalist?
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – or Lula for short, of the left-wing Workers Party – was elected with a...
November 5, 2022
Brazil’s federal tax collection up 18.3% in January
After figures adjusted to the Extended National Consumer Price Index (IPCA), at 10.06%, last month's data represented an 18.3% improvement..
February 24, 2022
Brazil’s Central Bank posts US$16.6 billion profit in 2021
After posting record profits of R$469.6 (US$90.7) billion in 2020, the Central Bank earned R$85.9 billion in 2021. The National...
February 18, 2022
Brazil’s Central Bank interest rate hikes likely to slow down
Hikes to Brazil’s benchmark interest rate are likely to see a slowdown, based on the last Monetary Policy Council (COPOM)...
February 9, 2022
Brazil Central Bank raises SELIC benchmark interest rate to double digits
The 8th consecutive increase in the SELIC, in line with forecasts, comes as Latin America’s biggest economy struggles through a...
February 3, 2022
Brazil benchmark rate set to rise further
Brazil’s Central Bank should raise the SELIC on Wednesday in an attempt to minimize risks of further capital outflows as...
January 29, 2022