The further rise in Brazilian food inflation pushed up the headline rate to 2.7% y/y in the first half of September but, with core inflation still extremely soft, we doubt the central bank will be concerned. Indeed, we expect that the benchmark Selic rate will remain at its current historic low of 2.00% into 2022; most anticipate that a tightening cycle will start next year.
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