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Brazil Fiscal Risks: 60% of Spending Outside Cap Pressures $EWZ
Study shows 60% of Brazil's new spending bypasses the fiscal framework, pushing long-term interest rates higher and weighing on $EWZ.
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Study shows 60% of Brazil's new spending bypasses the fiscal framework, pushing long-term interest rates higher and weighing on $EWZ.
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