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Brazil’s Economic Activity Stalls as Agribusiness Slumps, Fueling Case for Selic Rate Cuts
The Central Bank of Brazil’s pre-GDP indicator (IBC-Br) fell 0.2% in July, exceeding forecasts, as a steep 1.2% decline in Agribusiness weighed heavily on the economy.
Brazil’s Central Bank Rate Cut Spurs Rotation Toward Domestic-Facing Stocks
The fifth consecutive cut to Brazil’s benchmark Selic interest rate, now at 13.75%, is driving a rotation of capital out of fixed income and into equity sectors sensitive to lower credit costs, such as retail and civil construction.
Brazil’s Small-Cap Stocks Rally on Rate-Cut Optimism, But Political Risk Looms
Domestically-focused Brazilian small-cap stocks are seeing a new rally as inflation eases, but the political outlook threatens the interest rate cuts driving the gains.
Brazil Central Bank Minutes Reveal Hawkish Stance Despite Selic Rate Cut to 14.00%
Brazil's central bank delivered a rate cut but signaled a deeply cautious outlook, stressing inflation is still driven by demand.
Oil Price Surge Near $90 Per Barrel Puts Brazil’s Interest Rate Cuts on Hold
A surge in Brent crude prices is raising inflation fears in Brazil, forcing the Central Bank to pause or slow its Selic rate cutting cycle.
CMN Lowers Interest Rates for R$ 610B Plano Safra 2026/27
Brazil's CMN approves interest rate cuts for the R$ 610 billion Plano Safra 2026/27, lowering corporate farming rates to 12.5% to boost agricultural credit.