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E-Commerce Portfolios Face Headwinds as Brazil Retail Sales Miss
Brazil's retail sales rose just 0.1% in August 2026, missing the 0.7% growth forecast as high interest rates continue to squeeze consumer credit and demand.
Brazil Government Cuts 2026 GDP Forecast to 2.0% as High Interest Rates Slow Economic Activity
Brazil's Ministry of Finance revised its 2026 growth forecast downward, citing the ongoing, restrictive effect of the Selic rate.
Brazilian Manufacturers Shift Production to Paraguay Over Tax Reform, High Interest Rates
Brazilian companies are expanding operations into Paraguay, seeking a refuge from Brazil’s high costs, tax complexity, and new levies.
Brazilian Vehicle Financing Hits 15-Year High Despite High Interest Rates
Brazilian vehicle financing volume reached 683,928 units in August 2026, the highest for the month in 15 years, signaling surprising credit resilience.
Brazil’s 13.75% Selic Rate Holds Down Consumer Credit, Caps Savings Returns
The high Selic interest rate keeps borrowing costs high for Brazilian consumers while structurally capping returns for the nation's most popular savings account.
Brazil’s Real Estate Funds Hit 3.3 Million Investors on B3 Despite High Interest Rates
Brazilian Real Estate Investment Funds (FIIs) reached a record 3.3 million investors in July 2026, driven by retail demand for income and foreign capital flows, defying the country's high Selic rate environment.
Brazil’s Rural Credit Shrinks 26%, Pointing to Risk for 2026/2027 Crop and Food Prices
A sharp 26% contraction in the volume of rural credit for the next season, driven by high rates and record defaults, signals reduced agricultural output, posing a threat to Brazil's trade balance and domestic food inflation.
Major Agribusiness Group Files for Bankruptcy Protection, Highlighting Systemic Credit Risk in Brazil
Grupo Santos, a 20-year-old agribusiness, filed for judicial recovery on R$53.27 million in debt, citing high rates and restricted credit.
Brazil Real Estate Funds Restructure Amid High Interest Rates
Brazilian real estate investment funds undergo consolidation and asset sales, highlighting risks and opportunities for small-cap investors on the B3 exchange.
Brazil Consumer Confidence Falls to 4-Month Low, Driven by Current Financial Strain
Brazil’s Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) fell 0.4 point to 88.3 in July, its lowest level since March 2024, signaling strain on household finances.