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Brazil economic activity indicator IBC-Br falls 0.6% in June
The Central Bank of Brazil reported that the IBC-Br economic activity indicator fell 0.6% in June compared to May 2026 on a seasonally adjusted basis. This decline, which exceeded market expectations, was driven by a 1.4% contraction in industrial activity and a 0.5% drop in the services sector, partially offset by a 1% growth in agriculture.
Despite the monthly dip, the IBC-Br expanded by 0.2% during the second quarter of 2026. Market projections from the Focus Bulletin remain stable for several key indicators: the 2026 IPCA inflation is expected at 5.02%, the 2026 GDP growth at 1.98%, and the Selic interest rate at 13.75% by the end of the year.
Central Bank President Gabriel Galípolo noted that monetary policy is currently in a restrictive stance to balance supply and demand. Meanwhile, the Ibovespa index has faced volatility due to domestic uncertainties regarding fiscal adjustments and election outcomes, alongside significant capital outflows by foreign investors from the B3 exchange.
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B3 · Banco Central do Brasil · Brazil · Central Bank of Brazil · Darío Durigan · FGV · Federal Reserve · Focus report · Gabriel Galípolo · IBGE · Ibovespa · Itau
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vibra Energia reported an adjusted net profit of R$ 2.3 billion for Q2 2026, a 365% increase year-over-year. www.moneytimes.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Projections for the end of 2026 are R$ 5.20 for the dollar and 13.75% for the Selic rate. www.atibaia.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The market expectation for 2026 GDP growth is maintained at 1.98%. www.atibaia.com.br · tnonline.uol.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The IBC-Br showed a 1.5% increase over the last 12 months ending in June. destakjornal.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · amanha.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] B3's second preview for the Ibovespa index confirms Tenda's entry and PetroReconcavo's exit for the September-December 2026 period.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Central Bank's IBC-Br indicator fell 0.6% in June compared to May 2026 on a seasonally adjusted basis. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · destakjornal.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · vanguardadonorte.com.br · amanha.com.br · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Market projections for 2026 inflation (IPCA) remain stable at 5.02%. www.atibaia.com.br · jovempan.com.br · sitedaserra.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] In June, industrial activity fell 1.4% and services fell 0.5%, while agriculture grew by 1%. destakjornal.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · amanha.com.br · www.dci.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] Industrial activity decreased by 1.4% in June. destakjornal.com.br · amanha.com.br · www.dci.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The market projection for the Selic rate at the end of 2026 is 13.75%. www.atibaia.com.br · jovempan.com.br · sitedaserra.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] The services sector saw a 0.5% decline in June. destakjornal.com.br · amanha.com.br · www.dci.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · tribunadepetropolis.com.br · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The IBC-Br indicator fell 0.6% in June compared to May on a seasonally adjusted basis. tribunadepetropolis.com.br · destakjornal.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · amanha.com.br · www.dci.com.br · +3 more