Brazil IPCA-15 (May 2022)

The further rise in Brazilian inflation, to 12.2% y/y in the middle of May, supports our view that there will be another 75pb of hikes in the current tightening cycle (to 13.50%). Investors seem to have come round to this view recently. LatAm Drop-In (26th May, 10:00 ET/15:00 BST): Join our 20-minute briefing about Colombia’s election and other regional political and fiscal risks – including Lula vs Bolsonaro in October. Register here.

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