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Defy Textbooks, Interest Rates Break Emerging Markets

Defy Textbooks, Interest Rates Break Emerging Markets In 2022 Brazil’s central bank spent $15 billion on sterilization, showing that raising rates in emerging markets often triggers capital outflows, currency depreciation and higher financing costs, ultimately eroding growth rather than curbing inflation. Financial Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes