Brazil Stocks Fall 5 Days Before Rate Decision | Morning Call, Nov 3
Brazil's central bank decides on interest rates Wednesday and markets price a hold at 83%. Factory data and the levels to watch at the open. The post Brazil Stocks Fall 5 Days Before Rate Decision | Morning Call, Nov 3 appeared first on The Rio Times .
On November 3, Brazil's stock market opened with the central bank's interest rate decision looming, as traders and investors awaited the potential rate cut or pause. The Selic rate has been cut five times this year, leaving it at 13.75%, with inflation forecasts at 5.2% for 2026, above the 4.5% target range. The Ibovespa, Brazil's main stock index, has fallen five days in a row and sits 19.7% below its peak on October 9.
The Copom, the central bank's rate-setting committee, meets on Tuesday and Wednesday, and announces after the close on Wednesday, November 4. The trend suggests a cautious market open, with pre-market quotes unavailable, a hold rate consensus, and inflation forecasts above the target ceiling. However, the market's significant drop from its October high leaves room for relief if the central bank announces a gentle rate path.
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