Brazil Expected To Raise Interest Rates Hours After Fed Lowers Them
Portfolio Pulse from Michael Juliano
Brazil is expected to raise interest rates due to a heated economy and inflation concerns, contrasting with the U.S. Fed's recent rate cut. This has led to mixed performance in Brazil-focused ETFs.
September 18, 2024 | 6:13 pm
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The iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF (EWZS) saw a slight increase of 0.03% despite Brazil's expected rate hike, indicating mixed investor sentiment.
EWZS's slight gain suggests mixed investor sentiment, as the expected rate hike in Brazil may have different implications for small-cap stocks.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) slipped 0.75% as Brazil is expected to raise interest rates, contrasting with the US Fed's rate cut.
EWZ's performance is directly impacted by Brazil's economic policies. The expected rate hike in Brazil contrasts with the US Fed's cut, leading to a negative short-term impact on EWZ.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF (FLBR) fell 0.63% amid expectations of a rate hike in Brazil, which contrasts with the US Fed's recent rate cut.
FLBR's decline is linked to Brazil's anticipated rate hike, which contrasts with the US Fed's rate cut, affecting investor sentiment negatively.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80