Brazil Economic Calendar

Economy of Brazil

Brazil is the biggest economy in South America and the twelfth largest in the world. It is categorized as an advanced emerging economy, is one of the ten greatest markets in the world, and is a member of several economic organizations, including Mercosur, Prosur, G8+5, G20, WTO, Paris Club, Cairns Group, and is on pace to become an OECD permanent member.

The service sector contributes the most to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), followed by the industrial and agriculture sectors.

Brazil is one of the few nations in the world that produces its oil, a resource that plays a vital role in the global economy. The country is at the forefront of alternative energy sources, producing more ethanol than both Asia and Europe combined. Additionally, Brazil is the second greatest iron ore producer in the world.

Bank of Brazil

Brazil's official currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL). The central bank of Brazil, Banco Central do Brasil, has exclusive power to issue banknotes and coins in the country. Like other central banks, BCB is the country's primary monetary authority. The overnight rate set by the Banco Central do Brasil, known as the SELIC rate, is one of the main tools in Brazil's monetary policy.

Interest Rate of Brazil

The Central Bank of Brazil's Monetary Policy Committee is in charge of setting the rate for overnight loans (SELIC) which is the official Interest Rate in Brazil.

Brazil Economic Calendar

Jun 19, 00:00
BRL Feast of Corpus Christi
None
Jun 23, 11:30
4 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jun 24, 11:00
5 days
BRL FGV Consumer Confidence (Jun)
Low
86.7
86
Jun 24, 11:00
5 days
BRL BCB Copom Meeting Minutes
Medium
Jun 25, 11:30
6 days
BRL Current Account (May)
Low
-$1.347B
-$1.7B
Jun 25, 11:30
6 days
BRL Foreign Direct Investment (May)
Low
$5.491B
$5.1B
Jun 26, 12:00
7 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI MoM (Jun)
Low
0.36%
0.3%
Jun 26, 12:00
7 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI YoY (Jun)
Low
5.4%
5.2%
Jun 27, 11:00
8 days
BRL IGP-M Inflation MoM (Jun)
Low
-0.49%
0.15%
Jun 27, 11:30
8 days
BRL Bank Lending MoM (May)
Low
0.7%
0.5%
Jun 27, 12:00
8 days
BRL Unemployment Rate (May)
Medium
6.6%
6.6%
Jun 27, 17:30
8 days
BRL Net Payrolls (May)
Low
257.528K
30K
Jun 30, 11:30
11 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jun 30, 11:30
11 days
BRL Gross Debt to GDP (May)
Low
76.2%
Jun 30, 11:30
11 days
BRL Nominal Budget Balance (May)
Low
-BRL55.536B
Jul 01, 13:00
12 days
BRL S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jun)
Low
49.4
53
Jul 02, 08:00
13 days
BRL IPC-Fipe Inflation MoM (Jun)
Low
0.27%
Jul 02, 12:00
13 days
BRL Industrial Production MoM (May)
Medium
0.1%
Jul 02, 12:00
13 days
BRL Industrial Production YoY (May)
Low
-0.3%
Jul 04, 12:00
15 days
BRL PPI MoM (May)
Low
Jul 04, 12:00
15 days
BRL PPI YoY (May)
Low
Jul 04, 14:00
15 days
BRL Car Production MoM (Jun)
Low
Jul 04, 14:00
15 days
BRL New Car Registrations MoM (Jun)
Low
Jul 04, 18:00
15 days
BRL Balance of Trade (Jun)
Medium
4.5
Jul 07, 11:30
18 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jul 08, 12:00
19 days
BRL Retail Sales YoY (May)
Low
Jul 08, 12:00
19 days
BRL Retail Sales MoM (May)
Medium
Jul 10, 12:00
21 days
BRL Inflation Rate YoY (Jun)
Medium
5.6
Jul 10, 12:00
21 days
BRL Inflation Rate MoM (Jun)
Medium
Jul 11, 14:00
22 days
BRL Business Confidence (Jul)
Medium
Jul 14, 11:30
25 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jul 14, 12:00
25 days
BRL IBC-BR Economic Activity (May)
Low

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