The Brazilian July mid-month inflation reading of 3.2% y/y suggests that price pressures are weaker than we and most others had thought. While we still think it’s most likely that the central bank will begin its monetary easing cycle with a 25bp cut (to 13.50%) at its meeting next week, these data increase the probability of a larger 50bp reduction.
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