Brazil Economists Cut 2026 Rate Forecast
Private-sector economists in Brazil lowered their end-2026 benchmark interest rate forecast to 13.50 percent following another central bank rate cut. The weekly Focus survey showed analysts expect one additional 25-basis-point reduction before year-end.
Economists in Brazil lowered their benchmark interest rate forecast to 13.50% for the end of 2026. The revision follows firmer signs of an economic slowdown across Latin America's largest economy. Investors are recalibrating portfolios as policymakers weigh easing inflation against ongoing presidential election risks.
