The IMF recommends Brazil introduce a 40% debt-service-to-income cap on new household loans to curb rising defaults and protect financial stability.
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The proposal. The IMF recommends a 40% debt-service-to-income cap on new household loans in Brazil, not a retroactive limit.
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