Central Bank of Brazil (BCB)
Brazil likely to end easing cycle with 50bp rate cut
Record-low rates will suffice to boost growth in 2020; inflation up on weaker real
Brazil sells dollars as real falls to record low
Currency has fallen by 11.3% against dollar since July, as central bank cut interest rates by 150bp to new low of 5%
Brazil cuts rates to new record low as inflation drops
Rater-setters reduce key Selic rate by 50 basis points to 5%
Brazil’s central bank gains powers to license foreign-based banks
Central bank says it will speed up entrance of foreign-owned firms to banking sector
Brazil cuts main rate to new record low
Policy-makers cite subdued inflation as they move rates down a further 50 basis points
Brazil expected to cut rates to new record low
Below-target inflation gives central bank space to boost weak growth, analysts say
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Brazilian central bank to take charge of anti-money laundering unit
Central bank says it will appoint AML organisation’s head and change its governance
Brazilian central bank will sell dollars outright for first time since 2009
Central bank says it remains committed to floating currency regime
People: Brazilian government nominates World Bank official for deputy governor role
Sri Lanka names monetary policy board member; Bank of Ghana governor appointed to FSB role
Brazil’s central bank cuts rates to lowest level on record
MPC cites “benign” global outlook and low inflationary pressures, but calls for more reforms
IMF calls on Brazilian legislators to pass central bank independence law
Staff welcomes new law blocking central bank transfers to the Treasury from reserves revaluations
People: Argentine governor from 'corralito' era dies
Aldo Pignanelli dies aged 69; plus appointments in New Zealand, Europe and Brazil
Bolsonaro intrudes into Brazil’s economic institutions
President forces head of Brazilian Development Bank to resign; central bank denies existence of monetary union plans
People: Brazil likely to replace deputy with San Francisco Fed economist
Fernanda Nechio nominated for Brazilian central bank board; two appointments in Lithuania; Sarb fills sixth board position; Guy Debelle takes on Global FX Committee chairmanship; and more
Brazilian president unveils draft law to increase central bank independence
Draft law would give governor fixed term but nine similar measures have failed since 1991
Brazil’s Campos Neto calls for independent central bank
President Jair Bolsonaro promised formal central bank independence during 2018 campaign
Brazilian senate confirms new central bank president
Roberto Campos Neto arrives to the Central Bank of Brazil after 18 years at Banco Santander
Bolsonaro promises legislation on central bank independence in first 100 days
Central bank independence has been a recurring theme for Brazilian politicians
Central Bank of Brazil looks back at its 54-year history
Governor Ilan Goldfajn reflects on how central bank has fostered economic stability
Brazil to provide more information on policy decisions from 2019
Central bank holds key Selic rate at 6.5% on volatile financial markets and stable inflation
Brazil’s inflation fell below target in November
Decline comes despite recent fall in currency’s value and turmoil over fuel prices