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Chile and Brazil Central Bank Decisions Scheduled Shortly

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  • LatAm: Over to Latin America for the next interest rate decisions:
  • CHILE: The majority of analysts believe that the BCCh will accelerate the easing pace again today and cut the overnight rate by 100bp to 7.25% (2100GMT/1600ET). The larger-than-expected drop of inflation in December, decline of inflation expectations back to target and ongoing weakness in activity justify a further step up in the pace of easing. However, FX pressures and the potential desire for policy continuity has prompted some analysts to forecast another 75bp move.
  • BRAZIL: All surveyed analysts believe that the Copom will continue the easing cycle with another 50bp cut, bringing the Selic rate down to 11.25% (2130GMT/1630ET). Prior guidance in the December statement and most recent comments from central bank board members have reiterated that economic conditions remain consistent with this strategy.

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