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March 18 is widely expected to mark the start of the Central Bank of Brazil’s rate-cutting cycle. However, recent upheaval in energy markets has injected fresh uncertainty into the debate over whether the easing cycle will begin with a 25 or 50 basis point move. In this special preview ahead of the March meeting, our Latin America team will outline the key forces shaping the policy outlook.
Join the team on Wednesday 11th March at 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT to discuss how domestic growth and inflation dynamics could inform Copom’s deliberations in March and beyond, and how the approach of October’s general elections could influence both fiscal and monetary policy. During this 20-minute session, the team will answer your questions as they address key issues, including:
- What to expect from the central bank at its March meeting and how the anticipated easing cycle could evolve over the coming year
- Whether spending will ramp up ahead of the October vote, and how the rate outlook could be influenced by the country’s fiscal problems
- How Brazil’s economy and financial markets are likely to perform in the face of domestic headwinds and commodity price tailwinds
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