Economics

Sticky Inflation Fuels Rate-Hike Pressure in Brazil and Mexico

  • May consumer prices rose 8.06% in Brazil, 5.89% in Mexico
  • Data comes ahead of interest rate decisions in both countries
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Latin America’s top central banks are coming under growing pressure to raise interest rates, as inflation stands way above the target ceiling in Brazil and Mexico.