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Brazil Central Bank lowers 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.8%
The Central Bank of Brazil has revised its economic growth projections downward, lowering the 2026 GDP growth estimate from 2% to 1.8% and forecasting a 1.4% expansion for 2027. This revision follows a slowdown in economic activity, with GDP growing by 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026 after a 1.1% increase in the first quarter.
Inflationary pressures remain a concern. While the 12-month accumulated IPCA fell from 4.72% in May to 4.22% in August, the preliminary IPCA-15 for September rose to 0.7%, the highest since April. This acceleration was primarily driven by a 7.42% increase in residential electricity tariffs following the end of the Itaipu bonus. The Central Bank maintains its year-end inflation estimate at 5.2%.
Sectoral performance shows mixed results. While the agricultural sector faces potential slowdowns due to climate phenomena like El Niño and high producer debt, the services sector remains pressured by a tight labor market. Industrial activity has also faced challenges, with production indices hitting multi-year lows due to high interest rates and declining demand.
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Banco Central do Brasil · Brazil · Central Bank of Brazil · Copom · Gabriel Galípolo · IBGE · Paulo Picchetti
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- [● 8 SOURCES] The 12-month accumulated IPCA fell from 4.72% in May to 4.22% in August. www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · tconline.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · gazetamt.com.br · portaln10.com.br · +2 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The GDP grew by 0.5% in the second quarter of this year. www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · tconline.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · gazetamt.com.br · +4 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The economic expansion estimate for 2027 is 1.4%. www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · tconline.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · gazetamt.com.br · +5 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Central Bank reduced its 2026 economic growth projection from 2% to 1.8%. www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · tconline.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · gazetamt.com.br · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The inflation estimate for the end of the year remains at 5.2%. www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · tconline.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · gazetamt.com.br · portaln10.com.br · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Service inflation remains high due to a hot labor market and positive output gap. www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · tconline.com.br · www.cartacapital.com.br · gazetamt.com.br · portaln10.com.br · +4 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Higher residential electricity tariffs drove the inflation increase. eassim.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br · paranaempresarial.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br · portaldaautopeca.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] The preliminary inflation for September was 0.7%. eassim.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br · paranaempresarial.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br · portaldaautopeca.com.br