Brazil monetary policy transmission not as smooth as elsewhere, central bank says

BY Reuters | ECONOMIC | 04/01/25 10:06 AM EDT

BRASILIA, April 1 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank chief said on Tuesday that a low unemployment rate and rising household income amid tight borrowing costs suggest the transmission channels of monetary policy in the country do not function as smoothly as elsewhere.

Speaking at a commemorative session in honor of the central bank in the lower house, Gabriel Galipolo noted that this situation indicates that Brazil requires a stronger dose of "monetary medicine" to control inflation. (Reporting by Marcela Ayres)

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