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January 29, 2025
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Brazil: 100bp Rate Hike To 13.25% (Consensus 13.25%) in Jan-25

  • Brazil's Copom unsurprisingly raised the Selic rate by 100bp to 13.25%, continuing its aggressive tightening cycle to counter rising inflation expectations and persistent inflationary pressures.
  • Elevated services inflation, labour market resilience, currency depreciation, and fiscal risks necessitate further contractionary policy, with inflation risks skewed to the upside.
  • Copom anticipates another 100bp hike at the next meeting but remains data-dependent beyond that, with inflation expectations, fiscal policy developments, and global risks guiding future decisions.

January 08, 2025
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Oil in 2025

  • The threat of trade wars makes forecasting the oil price this year unusually hazardous. However, based on the ‘known knowns’, one can safely assume that the downward pressure we saw through 2024 will persist. My forecast for Brent crude on 31 December is, therefore, USD65 per barrel.

By Alastair Newton


December 11, 2024
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Brazil: 100bp Rate Hike To 12.25% (Consensus 12.00%) in Dec-24

  • Brazil's Copom raised the Selic rate by 100bp to 12.25%, exceeding consensus expectations of 75bp due to elevated inflation projections and heightened inflation expectations.
  • Stronger-than-expected domestic activity, widening output gaps, fiscal policy pressures, and currency risks necessitate a more aggressive monetary stance, with inflation risks skewed to the upside.
  • Copom anticipates further rate hikes of similar magnitude, contingent on inflation trends, economic activity, and external risks, reaffirming its commitment to achieving price stability over the medium term.

November 06, 2024
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Brazil: 50bp Rate Hike To 11.25% (Consensus 11.25%) in Nov-24

  • Brazil’s Copom increased the Selic rate by 50bp to 11.25%, maintaining a hawkish stance amid persistent inflation and above-target inflation expectations.
  • Upside inflation risks, including resilient economic activity and potential currency depreciation, influenced the decision; fiscal credibility remains critical for lowering risk premia.
  • Inflation projections, domestic economic strength, and global disinflationary trends will guide future rate adjustments, sustaining Copom’s commitment to price stability.