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Brazil economic data shows rising household interest rates and US$ 5.1 billion current account deficit
Brazil's economic indicators for August show a complex landscape of rising debt and interest rates alongside trade surpluses. The federal public debt remained stable at R$ 9.29 trillion, with an increase in the participation of Selic-linked bonds to 52.74%. The average term of the debt also saw a slight increase to 4.10 years.
In the external sector, Brazil recorded a current account deficit of US$ 5.1 billion, driven by increased spending on services and profit remittances. This deficit represents 2.47% of the national GDP. Despite this, the trade balance maintained a surplus of US$ 6.6 billion, supported by strong exports.
Domestic credit conditions remain challenging for households. The average interest rate for free credit for individuals reached 61.7% per year, a significant increase compared to previous months. This pressure is largely attributed to high rates on revolving and installment credit cards. In contrast, corporate interest rates for free credit saw a decrease, settling at 24.2% per year.
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Banco Central do Brasil · Brasil · Brazil · Bruno Reis · Central Bank of Brazil · Embratur · Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria, Comércio e Serviços · Tesouro Nacional
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- [● 11 SOURCES] Brazil recorded a current account deficit of US$ 5.1 billion in August. esportenaredemt.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · caririceara.com · comunhao.com.br · +3 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The trade balance recorded a surplus of US$ 6.6 billion in August. esportenaredemt.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · caririceara.com · comunhao.com.br · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Brazil's federal public debt reached R$ 9.29 trillion in August. www.jornale.com.br · portaldiarioderondonia.com · portalrbn.com.br · bmcnews.com.br · gazeta24h.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] The current account deficit represented 2.47% of Brazil's GDP. esportenaredemt.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · caririceara.com · comunhao.com.br · +3 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The 12-month current account deficit ended at US$ 63 billion in August. esportenaredemt.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · caririceara.com · comunhao.com.br · +3 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Foreign investor participation in Brazil's internal federal public debt rose to 9.91% in August. tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 9 SOURCES] The share of Selic-linked bonds rose to 52.74% in August. portaldiarioderondonia.com · portalrbn.com.br · bmcnews.com.br · www.jornale.com.br · gazeta24h.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] International tourist spending in Brazil reached R$ 4.8 billion in August.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The average term of the debt increased from 4.05 years to 4.10 years in August. portaldiarioderondonia.com · portalrbn.com.br · bmcnews.com.br · gazeta24h.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The average interest rate for free credit for individuals reached 61.7% per year in August. agoranointerior.com.br · www.atibaia.com.br · informa1.com.br · paraibainforma.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The average interest rate for corporate free credit was 24.2% per year in August. agoranointerior.com.br · www.atibaia.com.br · informa1.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · paraibainforma.com.br