Emerging markets

Brazil's Copom signals pause in rate-cut cycle

The central bank cut 25 basis points in April to Selic 14.50%. May's minutes flagged that prolonged Iran tensions could pause further cuts. 2026 inflation forecast rose to 4.6%.

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