Brazil central bank sees inflation near target in 2028 despite near-term pressures

BY Reuters | ECONOMIC | 07:21 AM EDT

BRASILIA, June 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank on Thursday published updated inflation forecasts showing price growth at about target by 2028, even as projections worsen through 2027.

Annual inflation is seen at 3.1% in the final quarter of 2028, just above the 3.0% target, according to the bank's latest monetary policy report. (Reporting by Marcela Ayres; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

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