EXPATS IN BRAZIL · BRAZIL, 2 JUNE 2026 Key Facts —14.75% per year — Brazil's SELIC rate as of May 2026, one of the highest positive real interest rates
EXPATS IN BRAZIL · BRAZIL, 2 JUNE 2026
Key Facts
—14.75% per year — Brazil’s SELIC rate as of May 2026, one of the highest positive real interest rates among major economies worldwide.
—Set by COPOM — Brazil’s monetary policy committee meets eight times per year; decisions are made by majority vote of the BCB Governor and board.
—~8–9% real rate — after subtracting inflation, Brazil’s real interest rate is near-unmatched among economies with GDP above $1 trillion.
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