Economy: Brasília

Key Facts

—Decision. The Copom, the rate-setting committee of Brazil’s central bank, cut the benchmark Selic rate by 0.25 percentage point to 14.00%.

—Streak. It was the fourth straight quarter-point cut, bringing the total easing to one full point from a 15.00% peak.

—Tone. Analysts read the statement as trimmed and mildly hawkish: the committee eased, but signalled caution about moving too fast.