Brazil’s central bank warns against another rate hike

Brazil’s central bank sent an aggressive message to investors on Monday, reminding them that a final rate hike is still on the table, although most traders are betting that the aggressive monetary tightening campaign ended at the last meeting.

“We have to send a tough message,” said Roberto Campos Neto, the bank’s president, at an event organized by local newspaper Valor Economico.

“The message remains that we will consider the need for a final rate hike in September,” he added.

Campos Neto added that the central bank is not yet considering a rate cut. “We are still thinking about…

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