Indicator combining government credit and unpaid budget obligations more than doubled in the second quarter, driven mainly by financial disbursements 07/27/2026 The fiscal impulse delivered by Brazil’s federal government through credit and the so-called float from unpaid budget obligations reached 4.52% of gross domestic product in the second quarter, or roughly […]
The Fund points to a strong labor market, income gains and credit as key factors behind household spending exceeding forecasts 07/24/2026 The recovery in private consumption has been the main force sustaining Brazil’s economic expansion since the pandemic, the International Monetary Fund said in a report on the country released Thursday […]
Government will keep a R$0.44-per-liter gasoline subsidy in place for another 30 days following renewed tensions in the Middle East 07/24/2026 Finance Minister Dario Durigan confirmed that Brazil’s government has decided to extend the R$0.44-per-liter gasoline subsidy. The measure was introduced on May 25 but was originally scheduled to remain in effect for only […]