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Brazil's central bank is set to deliver a third consecutive 25-basis-point interest rate cut on Wednesday.

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Who
Brazil's central bank (Banco Central do Brasil's monetary policy committee, Copom), economists polled by Reuters, Joao Savignon (Kinitro Capital), BTG Pactual economists, Isabel Teles, Gabriel Burin
What
Brazil's central bank is set to deliver a third consecutive 25-basis-point interest rate cut on Wednesday.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:10:34 GMT · 1h 38m ago
Where
Sao Paulo, Brazil ·
Why
Policymakers are battling persistent inflation pressures while gradually unwinding borrowing costs.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The central bank's decision to cut interest rates, despite persistent inflation and global trends of rising rates, signals a strategic effort to balance economic growth with price stability in Latin America's largest economy. This move could influence borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, potentially stimulating economic activity but also risking further inflation.

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