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Brazil’s Central Bank Expected to Hold Rates as Investors Watch Its Message
Brazil’s Copom is expected to hold the Selic rate at 13.75% at its meeting on Wednesday.
The Selic is Brazil’s main interest rate, and the decision comes after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election.
Inflation expectations have worsened, while concerns about the country’s public finances and political pressure have added uncertainty.
Investors are focused on whether the central bank’s statement will reaffirm its commitment to controlling inflation and acting independently.
A firm message could reassure markets, potentially easing longer-term borrowing costs and supporting Brazil’s currency and stock market, even if rates stay high.
The meeting also comes amid debate over economist André Lara Resende’s proposal to gradually cut the Selic to about 7.5% over 12 months and change how monetary and fiscal policies are coordinated.
The statement may shape how Brazilian assets move in the coming days.
Brazil’s Copom is expected to keep the Selic rate at 13.75% at its meeting on Wednesday, November 4.
Investors are focused on the central bank’s statement, which could shape the reaction of Brazilian assets.
The meeting comes amid worsening inflation expectations, fiscal uncertainty and debate over political pressure on monetary policy.
Economist André Lara Resende has proposed gradually reducing the Selic to about 7.5% over 12 months.
- Who
- Brazil’s Monetary Policy Committee (Copom), part of the central bank.
- What
- It is expected to hold the Selic rate at 13.75%. Investors are watching the accompanying statement.
- When
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Brazil.
- Why
- Inflation expectations have worsened, and fiscal uncertainty and political pressure have complicated the outlook.
Supporters of André Lara Resende’s rate-cut proposals
Investors favoring a firm anti-inflation message
Rate policy
Supporters of André Lara Resende’s rate-cut proposals
Lara Resende has suggested gradually lowering the Selic to about 7.5% over 12 months.
Investors favoring a firm anti-inflation message
Investors expect the rate to remain at 13.75% and say a firm statement could support Brazilian assets.
Monetary and fiscal policy
Supporters of André Lara Resende’s rate-cut proposals
Lara Resende has proposed changes to coordination between monetary and fiscal policy.
Investors favoring a firm anti-inflation message
Investors emphasize the central bank’s credibility, inflation control and independence from political debate.
The Copom’s meeting became the first central bank decision since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s reelection.
The market reacted negatively to worsening fiscal perceptions and discussion of André Lara Resende’s proposals.
The Copom is due to decide on the Selic rate, with investors focused on its statement.
- Expected Selic rate
- 13.75%
- Lara Resende’s proposed rate
- About 7.5% over 12 months
- Meeting date
- November 4, 2026
- Committee
- Copom
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What people are saying
The market does not expect only a decision on the Selic. It expects a demonstration of the Central Bank's credibility.
Today, each word of the statement is worth more than the decision itself.