# Interest Rate Stability Amid Political Shifts

- Place: Brasília, Brazil (-15.8267, -47.9218)
- Published: 2026-11-07T15:31:16.075Z · expires 2026-11-14T15:31:16.075Z
- Floors (The Arena): E10 Institutions, E12 States
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Brazil's central bank maintained the benchmark Selic rate at 13.75% per year, per agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br.

Analysts note that Lula's reelection has heightened inflation concerns, dampening hopes for further rate cuts, Reuters reports.

The bank's decision follows a series of economic adjustments as Brazil navigates post-election political dynamics, according to finance.yahoo.com.

## Sources

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- [Brazil’s Central Bank keeps benchmark interest rate at 13.75% per year](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/economia/noticia/2026-11/brazils-central-bank-keeps-benchmark-interest-rate-1375-year) · agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br · 2026-11-05
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