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Copom Cuts Selic to 14.5%; Fed Holds Rates; $EWZ, $ITUB Impacted
Brazil's Copom cuts Selic by 25bps to 14.5% for second consecutive time. Fed holds rates at 3.5-3.75% amid Middle East conflict and inflation concerns.
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Brazil's Copom cuts Selic by 25bps to 14.5% for second consecutive time. Fed holds rates at 3.5-3.75% amid Middle East conflict and inflation concerns.
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