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Brazil's central bank cut its benchmark Selic rate by 75 basis points to 12.25% on Wednesday, in line with market consensus. It was the fourth consecutive cut, bringing rates down from 14.25%.
The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) fell on the news.
Lower Brazilian interest rates reduce the appeal of local-currency assets and can weaken the real, which tends to make Brazilian exports such as soybeans and meal cheaper in dollar terms and more competitive.
forbes.comKenneth Rapoza23 feb 2017Tras 301 eventos alcista de macro pasados, Real brasileño (BRL por USD) se movió una mediana de +0,4 % en 5 sesiones (57% al alza; mitad central entre -1,2 % y +1,7 %), y +1,0 % en 20.
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