No evidence that weaker currencies are fuelling higher inflation

Inflation was lower-than-expected across much of Latin America last month, which may help to dampen fears that weak currencies will fuel higher inflation. Despite this, another 50bp interest rate hike seems possible in Brazil later this month, while the recent sell-off will probably force policymakers in Chile and Peru to shelve any plans for rate cuts.

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