Foreign direct investment in Brazil surged 33% in early 2026, hitting US$47 billion. A shrinking current-account gap signals growing external resilience.
Brazil · Economy
Key Facts
—FDI inflows. Foreign direct investment into Brazil reached roughly US$47 billion in the first half of 2026, a 33 percent jump over the same period in 2025.
—June FDI. In June 2026 alone, FDI inflows hit about US$9.1 billion, far exceeding the market forecast of US$5 billion.
—Current account. Brazil’s current-account deficit narrowed to US$2.33 billion in June 2026, down from US$5.18 billion a year earlier and below economists’ expectations.
Brasil tem déficit em conta corrente de US$ 2,330 bilhões em junho, diz BC
Déficit das contas externas recua 56% em junho e chega a US$ 2,3 bilhões, mostra BC
Brasil tem déficit em conta corrente de US$ 2,33 bi em junho, diz BC
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