Brazil lifts interest rates by 1% to 5.25%. It’s seen as its most aggressive move since 2016. 2 weeks ago, Russia, (another commodity reliant economy) hiked rates too. It looks like both central banks are trying to curb inflationary pressures. Rising commodity prices are a notable contributor. Invariably, rising inflation will send government bond yields … Continue reading The Delicate Game of Interest Rates & Inflation