Copom holds Selic at 13.75%
Monetary policy
- What happenedCopom decided to maintain the taxa básica de juros at 13.75% per year, a unanimous decision.
- WhyThe decision was made due to increased uncertainties and expectations of inflation being above the target.
- Market impactA higher Selic rate can make borrowing costlier and may impact the economy, as well as the value of the real.
- What to watchInvestors will be watching for the next Copom meeting and potential changes to the Selic rate.
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