The modest rise in Brazilian inflation in the first half of January, which was slightly weaker than expectations, is unlikely to alter the thinking of COPOM. Assuming that the real holds up over the next few weeks, policymakers should deliver one final 25bp cut in the Selic interest rate (to 6.75%) at its meeting on 7th February.
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