The fall in Brazilian inflation to a four-month low of 10.1% y/y in December confirmed that the recent food and energy inflation spikes are starting to unwind. But with the headline rate still far above target – and inflation in some core goods and services categories continuing to rise – Copom will deliver another large rate hike (of 150bp, to 10.75%) when it meets next month.
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