Brazil headed for 'whatever it takes' QE as coronavirus crash looms

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank could soon be forced to fire up the money printing presses if the coronavirus-fueled recession facing Latin America's largest economy is as devastating as some economists fear.Hopes for any growth this year have all but evaporated. Many observers expect Brazil's $1.8 trillion (1.5 trillion pounds) economy to post its first annual contraction since 2016. Some are predicting the biggest crash in decades, with a slide of up to 6%.With President Jair..