The larger-than-expected drop in Brazilian headline inflation in February, to 4.8% y/y, from 5.4% y/y in January, was broad-based and reinforces the case for further significant monetary easing over the course of this year. We expect the Selic interest rate to be cut to 9.00% by year-end (from 12.25% currently).
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