Following a rise in Brazilian inflation, Centrais El (EBR) stock fell by 8.1% on Wednesday, raising concerns about potential interest rate hikes in the South American country. The electric utility's shares were trading at $3.06 and were between $1.88 and $3.99. Their consumer price index increased by 0.92% since February and closer to the 6.5% ceiling setby the central bank. Brazil'S central banking institution announced last week that it may lift the tightening cycle from its beginning of April.