Core Viewpoint - The Central Bank of Brazil has slightly adjusted its GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 1.8% to 1.82%, while maintaining the growth forecast for 2027 at 1.8% and projecting 2% for both 2028 and 2029 [1] Economic Indicators - The inflation expectation for the nationwide broad consumer price index (IPCA) in 2026 has been revised down from 3.95% to 3.91%, with 2027's expectation remaining at 3.8%, and 3.5% for both 2028 and 2029 [1] - All inflation levels are within the target range set by the National Monetary Council, which has a target value of 3% with a fluctuation margin of 1.5 percentage points [1] Interest Rates - The market anticipates that Brazil's benchmark interest rate will decrease to 12.13% by the end of 2026, down from a previous forecast of 12.25%. The expected rates for 2027 and 2028 are 10.5% and 10%, respectively, with a potential drop to 9.5% by 2029 [1] Exchange Rates - The market expects the exchange rate of the US dollar to the Brazilian real to be 5.45 reais by the end of 2026, increasing to 5.50 reais by the end of 2027 [1]
巴西央行上调2026年GDP增速预期至1.82%
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2026-02-23 16:29