The jump in Brazilian inflation to 10.2% y/y in September was largely a result of the hike in household electricity tariffs last month and, while the headline rate is at – or very close to – a peak, it will remain at 8-10% in the coming months. That’s likely to prompt another couple of 100bp rate hikes from the central bank, to 8.25%, before the year is out.
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