Brazil 21-11-2002 Brazil hikes prime rate to crush inflationary pressures For the second time in two months, Brazil’s central bank increased its prime lending rate, this time by a percentage point to 22 per cent yesterday in a move aimed… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #bank#Bank of America#economy#inflation#interest rates