The softer-than-expected Brazilian mid-month inflation figure for December, of 4.2% y/y, suggests that the earlier spike in inflation has now passed its peak. Coupled with rising new COVID-19 cases that may set the economic recovery back, this supports our dovish view for monetary policy.
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