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Scotiabank Believe There May Be A Dissenting Vote For A Cut

BRAZIL
  • Brazil’s central bank announcement on Wednesday will likely be the last that shows a Selic rate of 13.75%, as the bank looks set to begin the easing cycle as soon as its August decision (we may even get an official voting for a cut this week).
  • The fiscal backdrop is looking better than feared and there is optimism on the path of inflation. Twelve-month ahead inflation expectations in the BCB’s weekly survey have fallen significantly from 5.80% at the start of the year when markets and economists worried about fiscal policy under Lula possibly preventing a greater deceleration.
  • It is also important to note that the BCB’s policy rate is practically in double digits in real terms as well—at some point, this is too much of a drag on the economy and investment.
  • The day after the decision, Brazil’s Senate Economic Affairs Committee may soon vote on the appointment of Galipolo, Lula’s nominee to the BCB board who has shown a clear preference for cuts (the nomination would then go to the Senate floor).

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