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Brazil interest rates heading back into double-digit territory

Brazil raised interest rates by 50bps to 9.5% last night and the accompanying statement gave no hint that the recent falls in inflation might prompt policymakers to slow the pace of tightening. A further hike to 10% looks all but guaranteed at the next central bank meeting at the end of November.

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