Brazil central bank hikes interest rate

Brazil central bank hikes rates by 100 bps, confirms same in March
Brazil's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points for the second straight meeting on Wednesday and signaled another hike of that size in March, leaving the door open for subsequent moves amid mounting inflationary pressures.
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The bank’s monetary policy committee increased the benchmark rate by a full percentage point to 13.25%.
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Gabriel Galipolo will chair his first interest rate decision as Brazil’s central bank governor on Wednesday with a clear, well-known mission: the board he now presides will raise the benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point for the second straight meeting.
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Brazil's President Lula da Silva supports Central Bank Chief Gabriel Galipolo's decision to raise interest rates. Lula appointed Galipolo and assures he will lower rates when suitable, maintaining autonomy in his role.
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Brazil’s central bank is likely to keep raising interest rates and take the Selic benchmark rate to 15% this year, according to the median forecast in the bank’s weekly survey of analysts.
Brazil Sticks to Jumbo Rate Hike and Keeps Guidance for One More
Brazil’s central bank lifted its interest rate by a full percentage point for the second meeting and said the board will do the same at the next decision while leaving their policy options against inflation open thereafter.
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Brazil's central bank raised its interest rate to 13.25% to combat inflation. Despite resilient growth and rising inflation expectations, policymakers suggest further hikes. Economic pressures and government fiscal strategies are key factors influencing future rate decisions,
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