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flag Brazil's central bank keeps interest rates at 15% to fight inflation, citing high costs and economic pressures.

flag Brazil’s central bank held its benchmark Selic rate at 15% for the third straight meeting, citing persistently high inflation and the need for a prolonged tightening cycle to anchor expectations. flag Inflation remains above target at 5.2%, with forecasts indicating it will stay elevated through 2028. flag The bank signaled that high rates may persist for a "very prolonged period," despite a strong real currency and improving inflation trends. flag Economic pressures include a large fiscal deficit, tight labor markets, and upcoming elections, which could fuel demand. flag While some analysts now expect rate cuts as early as January 2026, the central bank emphasized it will act based on incoming data.

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