Brazil Central Bank Cuts Selic to 14.5% Amid Inflation Concerns; $EWZ, $ITUB Impacted
Brazil's Central Bank cut the Selic rate by 25bps to 14.5%, its second consecutive reduction. Inflation remains a key concern, with market forecasts above target.
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