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MNI BCB Review - October 2021: Even Further Into Restrictive Territory

Brazil Central Bank

Executive Summary:

  • The Copom unanimously decided to hike the Selic rate by 150bps to 7.75%. The decision was in line with the majority of surveyed analysts, with several adjusting their calls in the preceding days to the decision.
  • The monetary policy committee judged that, given the evolution of inflation forecasts and the negative shift for the balance of risks, the 150bp pace is most appropriate to guarantee inflation convergence to target.
  • The Copom predict another 150bp hike at the December meeting and currently, their baseline scenario and balance of risks signal to advance the process of policy tightening "even further into the restrictive territory".
  • Some analysts believe the statement had a dovish tilt, falling short of adequately hardening the language used relating to inflation, the balance of risks and the recent deterioration of the fiscal framework.

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The monetary policy committee judged that, given the evolution of inflation forecasts and the negative shift for the balance of risks, the 150bp pace is most appropriate to guarantee inflation convergence to target. Currently, their baseline scenario and balance of risks signal to advance the process of policy tightening "even further into the restrictive territory".


The Copom predict another 150bp hike at the December meeting, with the usual caveat, that future policy decisions can be adjusted if necessary and will depend on the evolution of relevant factors associated with economic activity, the balance of risks and inflation expectations. Notably, the BCB also stated that growth indicators released since the September meeting displayed an evolution below expectations.


Analysts have acknowledged the Copom met market expectations with the pace acceleration and clear guidance of a similar size hike in December. However, some commentators believe the statement had a dovish tilt, falling short of adequately hardening the language used relating to inflation, the balance of risks and the recent deterioration of the fiscal framework.

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