The Central Bank of Brazil reduced its prognosis of economic growth by 2025 to 2.0% from the previous 2.1%, according to its quarterly monetary policy report published on Thursday.
The Central Bank of Brazil cut its growth forecast by 2025 from 2.1% to 2%, according to its quarterly monetary policy report. Besides, for the first time projected an inflation of 3.1% for the first quarter of 2028above the 3%goal.
By 2026, estimated 1.5% GDP growth and maintained its direct foreign investment projection at US $ 70,000 million for both 2025 and 2026. It also adjusted its external forecasts: the current account deficit of 2025 rose AU $ S70,000 million (vs. U $ S58,000 million previous), and the 2026 remained at US $ 58,000 million.
As for trade, the projected surplus for 2025 fell au $ S54,000 million (from US $ 60,000 million), while by 2026 a positive balance of US $ 61,000 million is expected. Finally, The growth of bank credit was reviewed up: 8.8% in 2025 and 8.0% in 2026.
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Possible rates in Brazil
He Central Bank of Brazil said Tuesday that I would not hesitate to resume a cycle of rising interest rates If he considered it appropriate, but added that the economic scenario is developing as planned and remains consistent with its current monetary policy.
In the minute of your last meeting, in which the reference rate in 15%, the highest level in almost two decades, maintained for the second timethe bank said that those responsible for monetary policy would remain attentive and especially monitor the inflation of the services.
A rate of rates in Brazil could collaborate to strengthen the Real, which attracts capitals and changes regional balance. This generates greater financial pressure over Argentina, especially if it has no margin of monetary maneuver.
Source: Ambito
