Brazil’s central bank continued to strike a hawkish tone as it left interest rates on hold again at 15.00% today. There was little in the statement to suggest that policymakers are preparing for a rate cut in January, although we think the decision is still finely balanced, and that a further fall in inflation could still tip in favour of a cut next month.
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