Brazil's central bank activity index, a GDP preview, rose just 0.1% in May as farming shrank, confirming the economy is losing momentum after a strong start to 2026.
Brazil · Economy
Key Facts
—The number. The central bank’s IBC-Br activity index, seen as a preview of GDP, rose just 0.1% in May from April.
—The trend. The quarter through May grew 0.7%, down from 1.2% in the first quarter — a clear slowing.
—The drag. Farming fell 1.0%; industry rose 0.4% and services 0.1%.
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