Brazil's Focus survey cuts 2026 GDP forecast to 1.95% while inflation stays at 5.02%. Foreign outflows and fiscal strains weigh on the outlook.
Brazil · ECONOMY
Key Facts
—What happened The central bank’s Focus survey cut its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.95% from 1.98%.
—How big The 2026 inflation forecast held at 5.02% for a second week, above the official target range.
—The catch Forecasts are drifting against the government months before the presidential election.
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