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Brazil central bank pauses tightening

Brazil central bank pauses tightening after seven straight hikes
Brazil's central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, pausing an aggressive tightening cycle after seven consecutive hikes as widely expected after a signal last month that it would hold rates for a "very prolonged" period.
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Brazil’s Central Bank holds benchmark interest rate at 15% annually
Brazil’s Central Bank interrupts the cycle of Selic rate increases after seven hikes. The decision was influenced by falling inflation and signs of an economic slowdown.
Brazil Central Bank set to hold rates at 15% as inflation expectations edge lower
Brazil central bank is likely to keep its base Selic interest rate on hold at 15.% on July 30, keeping its tightest monetary stance.
Brazil inflation hits 5.3%, central bank set to hold rates next week
Brazil's inflation remained well above the central bank's target range in its mid-July reading, official data showed on Friday, as policymakers gather next week for a meeting at which they are widely expected to hold interest rates at a two-decade high.
Brazil’s Central Bank Pauses Interest-Rate Increases
After seven consecutive hikes, the bank kept the Selic rate at 15% as signs of an economic slowdown emerge.
Brazil Central Bank Holds Interest Rate As Tariffs Loom
Brazil's Central Bank on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate steady at 15 percent, citing "uncertainty" as the United States announced punishing tariffs on the South American economic powerhouse.
Brazil pauses rate hikes, signals prolonged hold, eyeing US tariffs
Brazil's central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, pausing an aggressive tightening cycle after seven consecutive hikes as widely expected, with U.S. tariffs adding to policymakers' heightened caution.
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