Brazil's nominal fiscal deficit approached 10% of GDP in the year to June 2026 as a 14.25% Selic rate swelled the government's interest bill.
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RIO BUSINESS · BRAZIL, 3 AUGUST 2026
Headline — Brazil’s nominal fiscal deficit widened to nearly 10% of GDP in the 12 months to June 2026, the widest since 2021.
Interest — Nominal interest reached R$1.11 trillion (US$219bn), 8.48% of GDP, in the year to May.
Dívida pública sobe e chega a 81,9% do PIB, maior nível em mais de 5 anos
Análise: Déficit nominal bate em 10% do PIB em 12 meses, puxado pelo gasto trilionário com juros
Despesa trilionária com juros puxa déficit nominal para10% do PIB
Dívida bruta do governo sobe para 81,9% do PIB em junho
Contas públicas pioram ainda mais em junho
Dívida pública bruta do Brasil sobe mais do que o esperado em junho, mostra BC
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