Brazil’s central bank looking through inflation spike

The slightly more dovish language in the Brazilian central bank’s post-meeting statement adds weight to our view that policymakers are untroubled by the recent spike in inflation. And while a tightening cycle is set to begin over the next six months, rate hikes are likely to be more gradual than markets are currently pricing in.

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