Brazil's central bank cuts the Selic to 13.75% after fifth straight reduction
Question
Brazil's central bank cuts the Selic to 13.75% after fifth straight reduction
Direct answer
Lower local rates are supportive for Brazilian duration and rate-sensitive equities, while the move can keep pressure on BRL carry if the easing path continues.
- Original publisher
- Market Ontology
- Evidence through
- 2026-09-16
- Published
- 2026-10-20
- Revision
- 1 · 2026-10-20
Cite as: Market Ontology, “Brazil's central bank cuts the Selic to 13.75% after fifth straight reduction”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-09-16. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-09-16/brazil-s-central-bank-cuts-the-selic-to-13-75-after-fifth-straight-reduction-761db1
How this development reaches the affected companies
| Asset | Exposure and channel | Direction | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWZ | lower policy rates reduce discount rates and support local asset prices | Up1-5d | Copom cut the Selic to 13.75% in its fifth straight reduction |
| BRL/USD | a lower Selic compresses carry advantage and can weaken the currency if easing expectations persist | Down1-5d | Copom lowered the benchmark rate and kept options open on further cuts |
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What happened next
| Asset | Call | Base close | +1 day | +5 days | +20 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EWZ | Updisagreed | 37.48 2026-09-16 | +0.69% | -0.29% | Pending |
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