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interest rates Colombia's monetary authority to believe they are not yet out of the woods

Colombia and Mexico resist wave of interest rate cuts in the region

Central banks in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and others had lowered borrowing costs in recent months as post-covid inflationary pressures subsided

7 months ago • David Feliba

Central Bank cuts interest rates to 11.75% and signals further easing

Central Bank cuts interest rates to 12.75% and signals further easing

If the inflationary scenario evolves as expected, the bank's Monetary Policy Committee plans further cuts in coming meetings, believing this pace is appropriate to keep the necessary contractionary monetary policy for the disinflationary process

8 months ago • Diogo Rodriguez

Speech of new Central Bank's monetary policy director appointed by Lula, Gabriel Galípolo.

First interest rate cut marks a change of spirit in Brazil’s Monetary Policy Committee

The first interest rate cut in three years heralds further reductions, and marks a change of spirit in Brazil's Monetary Policy Committee.

9 months ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes

A man cuts the percentage symbol with a sword.

Analysts lower interest rate forecasts well below Central Bank signals

9 months ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes

interest rates Members of the Brazilian Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee. Photo: Raphael Ribeiro/BCB

Brazilian Central Bank cuts interest rate after three years

After months of hawkish statements, the Central Bank initiated a monetary easing cycle with a cut more aggressive than anticipated by investors

9 months ago • Diogo Rodriguez

Government seeks to untangle debt knot for millions of Brazilians

Government seeks to untangle debt knot for millions of Brazilians

In an economy based on family consumption, high levels of debt can hinder growth. The Lula administration is launching a program to help people renegotiate their liabilities on better terms

10 months ago • Cedê Silva

The clothing segment led retail losses, down more than 18 percent annually. Photo: Alf Ribeiro/Shutterstock

Brazilian retail posts first annual decline in nine months

10 months ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes

lula slam Central Bank chairman

Brazilian leftist parties slam Central Bank chairman

10 months ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes