Group 1 - The central bank of Brazil raised the interest rate by 50 basis points to 14.75%, aligning with market expectations [1]

Group 1 - The global trend of interest rate cuts among major central banks has significantly slowed down in April, with only two banks (European Central Bank and Reserve Bank of New Zealand) implementing a total cut of 50 basis points [1] - In contrast to February, when half of the G20 central banks cut rates, the current focus is on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting amid economic weakness and persistent inflation concerns [1] - The G20 central banks have only tightened by 25 basis points this year, while a total of 325 basis points have been cut through 12 rate cuts [1] Group 2 - Emerging markets show a similar trend, with only 4 out of 13 central banks that held meetings in April opting for a 25 basis point cut, while the remaining 8 maintained their rates [4] - Concerns over capital outflows due to dollar volatility and uncertainty in Federal Reserve policies have led some emerging market central banks to adopt a cautious approach [5] - Turkey unexpectedly raised its rates by 350 basis points to curb capital outflows, contributing to a total tightening of 550 basis points in emerging markets this year, while other central banks have implemented 850 basis points of easing through 14 rate cuts [5]