The rise in Brazilian inflation, to 4.1% y/y in March, was driven almost entirely by the energy shock feeding through to transport inflation; underlying price pressures eased last month. If the fall in global energy prices this week is sustained, that should give Copom confidence to continue its easing cycle with a 25bp cut, to 14.50%, at its meeting later this month.
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