Decision day. The central bank announces its interest-rate call this evening, after the market closes, and most economists expect a small cut.
It is a double-header for markets, with the US Federal Reserve also deciding today. Stubborn inflation means a hold here is still possible, even if unlikely.
The weather is on the mend. At 22°C with the rain easing through the day, today is brighter than yesterday and the week keeps improving from here.
Good news for culture, too: the CCBB reopens today after its Tuesday close, and its striking Yoshitaka Amano show has only days left to run.
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Photo: The Rio Times archive.
