Macro
Key Facts
—The upgrade. The IMF raised Brazil’s 2026 growth forecast by half a point, to 2.4 percent.
—The next year. Its 2027 forecast also rose, from 2.0 to 2.2 percent, though growth still slows.
—The contrast. The fund cut its global 2026 forecast to 3.0 percent, making Brazil a rare upgrade.














