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Brazil Central Bank Poised for 25bp Cut to 14.00% as Long-Term Selic Forecast Rises
COPOM is expected to cut the Selic rate by 25 basis points to 14.00%, even as the Focus Report shows a raised year-end 2026 rate forecast.
COPOM Selic Rate Cut to 14.00% Looms, Testing Brazilian Real’s Fiscal Anchor
Brazil’s Central Bank is expected to cut the Selic rate by 25bps this week, a move that could expose BRL to fiscal risk.
COPOM Poised to Deliver Fourth Consecutive Selic Rate Cut to 14.0%
Brazil's Central Bank is expected to cut the Selic rate by 25 bps on Wednesday, improving the outlook for interest-sensitive stocks.
COPOM Begins Meeting with Selic Rate Cut Expected, But Global Tensions Elevate Risk of a Hold
Brazil's Central Bank begins its two-day Selic rate meeting, with a 25 basis point cut favored but external risks suggesting a potential hold at 14.25%.
Galípolo Meets BRB Leadership Amid R$6.6B Rescue Impasse
Central Bank of Brazil President Gabriel Galípolo met with BRB leadership as a R$6.6 billion rescue package remains stalled, impacting B3 assets.
Central Bank steps in over BRB's R$6.6B rescue delay
Brazil's Central Bank intervenes as Banco de Brasília's R$6.6 billion rescue stalls over demands for public bank guarantees, raising systemic risk concerns.
Brazil’s US$9.075 Billion FDI Surge Fully Covers June Current Account Deficit, Easing Pressure on Brazilian Real
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Brazil soared to US$9.075 billion in June, far exceeding expectations and easily covering the US$2.33bn current account deficit.
Brazil Central Bank to Start FX Swap Rollover on August 5
The Banco Central do Brasil will begin rolling over currency swap contracts maturing on September 1, 2026, to curb volatility in the USD/BRL market.
Brazil Central Bank Announces Rollover of September FX Swaps to Maintain Real Liquidity
The Brazil Central Bank is rolling over its traditional FX swaps, signaling its intent to manage market liquidity ahead of the September expiry.
USD BRL: Brazil Central Bank to Roll Over September Swaps
Banco Central do Brasil announced it will begin rolling over traditional currency swap contracts maturing September 1, 2026, starting August 5, 2026.
Brazil's Electronic Commercial Paper System Goes Live, Poised to Unlock $1.8 Trillion SME Credit Market
Brazil's Central Bank launched the electronic commercial paper system, centralizing B2B receivables registration to cut fraud and unlock a potential $1.8 trillion market for fintechs and financial institutions.
Brazil’s Central Bank Launches US$1 Billion ‘Casadão’ to Ease Dollar Rate Premium
The Central Bank of Brazil intervened in the FX market with a joint spot and swap operation to address tightness in dollar interest rate derivatives.
IMF Cites PIX as Financial System Driver, Validating Brazil’s Fintech and Crypto Regulation
The IMF's latest report praises Brazil's PIX instant payment system for boosting financial inclusion and competition, while validating the new crypto framework.
Brazilian Real Trades 2.3% Below Consensus Forecast, Highlighting Carry Trade Differential
The BRL's spot rate at R$5.0861 sits 2.3% below the R$5.20 year-end 2026 consensus forecast, a differential noted by carry trade investors.
BCB Deploys Record Spot Dollar Intervention in July, Signaling Strong Commitment to BRL Stability
The Banco Central do Brasil intervened aggressively in the FX market, selling US$3 billion spot to curb volatility and signal commitment to the Real.
Selic Rate Forecast Holds at 14.00% in Focus Report, Anchoring Fixed Income Market
Brazil Central Bank's weekly Focus Report saw the 2026 Selic rate forecast unchanged at 14.00%, keeping DI futures steady.
IMF Praises Pix for Inclusion, Signals Tighter Crypto Custody Rules in Brazil
IMF’s Financial Stability Assessment praises Pix but calls for stronger oversight, suggesting regulatory action on crypto asset protection is next.
Ibovespa Falls as Market Awaits Key Data: FGV Consumer Confidence and Central Bank Focus Report
Brazilian equities dipped Monday as investors waited on the FGV Consumer Confidence Index and the Central Bank's Focus Report.
B3 Accelerates Tokenization Strategy with 'Plataforma Digitas' Ahead of H2 Stock Depository Launch
Brazil's B3 stock exchange (B3SA3) is advancing its digital asset infrastructure, planning to launch a tokenized stock depository and its B3RL stablecoin in H2 2026, backed by clear regulatory alignment with the Central Bank and CVM.
BCB FX Interventions Target Volatility and Market Functionality, Not Long-Term BRL Rate Level
The Brazilian Central Bank uses FX swaps and dollar repos to smooth price swings in the USD/BRL, maintaining a strict policy against determining the exchange rate level.
BCB Modernizes FX Rules to Expand Foreign Currency Accounts
The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) officially expanded access to foreign currency accounts, slashing cross-border transaction costs for global investors.
Brazil Central Bank Resolution 575 to Lower USD/BRL Hedging Costs
Taking effect October 1, 2026, BCB Resolution 575 will allow multinational firms to hold USD accounts in Brazil, bypassing costly FX conversion fees.
Brazil 10-Year Bond Yields Rise Above 14.75% on Fiscal Worries
Brazil's 10-year government bond yield topped 14.75% in late July 2026 as rising budget deficits and energy inflation keep pressure on the central bank.
Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Threatening Rate Cuts
Brazil's Finance Ministry raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1%, exceeding the central bank's target ceiling and threatening to stall the Selic rate-cut cycle.
Brazil Central Bank Modernizes FX Rules to Expand Account Access
The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) has expanded access to foreign currency accounts, simplifying cross-border transactions and lowering costs for global investors.
Brazil Financial Fraud Registrations Rise 10% Under BC Rules
Financial fraud registrations in Brazil hit 9 million in H1 2026, a 10.26% rise driven by the Central Bank's Resolution 501 data-sharing mandates.
Brazil Central Bank Expands Foreign Currency Account Access
BCB Resolution No. 575 modernizes foreign exchange rules, allowing exporters and foreign-backed firms to hold direct foreign currency accounts in Brazil.
Brazil Stock Market Today: Ibovespa Braces for Earnings Kickoff
Brazil's Q2 2026 earnings season starts as the Central Bank's Focus survey holds Selic interest rate projections at 14.00%, pressuring equity valuations.
Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Squeezing Real
Brazil's Finance Ministry raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1%, threatening the real's yield advantage and putting pressure on the central bank.
Brazilian Real strengthens past 5.10 as US inflation cools
The Brazilian Real rallied below 5.10 per US dollar as cooling US CPI data eased Federal Reserve rate hike fears and boosted emerging market currencies.