The sharp fall in Brazilian inflation to 10.1% y/y in July from 11.9% y/y in June was mainly a result of tax cuts on energy; inflation in most other price categories remains extremely strong. Even so, at the margin, this data release increases the likelihood that the central bank will keep interest rates unchanged (rather than opt for a final 25bp hike) at its next meeting in September.
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