Country: BR | Published: 2026-09-16
Brazilian markets are bracing for a pivotal day with interest rate decisions from both the central bank and the US Fed, and a rate cut to 13.75% is widely anticipated after July ac
Brazilian markets are bracing for a pivotal day with interest rate decisions from both the central bank and the US Fed, and a rate cut to 13.75% is widely anticipated after July activity data came in weaker than expected. Global diesel price surges are raising import cost concerns and widening the pricing gap for Petrobras, adding an energy cost wrinkle to the inflation picture. Meanwhile, iFood announced a large multiyear investment plan in Brazil, a modest bright spot for domestic sentiment.