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

Jul 10, 12:00
16h 38min
BRL Inflation Rate YoY (Jun)
Medium
5.32%
5.32%
Jul 10, 12:00
16h 38min
BRL Inflation Rate MoM (Jun)
Medium
0.26%
0.2%
Jul 11, 14:00
1 day
BRL Business Confidence (Jul)
Medium
48.6
48.5
Jul 14, 11:30
4 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jul 14, 12:00
4 days
BRL IBC-BR Economic Activity (May)
Low
0.2%
0.1%
Jul 21, 11:30
11 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jul 25, 11:00
15 days
BRL FGV Consumer Confidence (Jul)
Low
Jul 25, 11:30
15 days
BRL Current Account (Jun)
Low
-4.5
Jul 25, 11:30
15 days
BRL Foreign Direct Investment (Jun)
Low
4.7
Jul 25, 12:00
15 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI YoY (Jul)
Low
Jul 25, 12:00
15 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI MoM (Jul)
Low
Jul 28, 11:30
18 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jul 28, 11:30
18 days
BRL Bank Lending MoM (Jun)
Low
Jul 30, 11:00
20 days
BRL IGP-M Inflation MoM (Jul)
Low
Jul 30, 14:00
20 days
BRL Net Payrolls (Jun)
Low
70
Jul 30, 21:30
21 days
BRL Interest Rate Decision
Medium
Jul 31, 11:30
21 days
BRL Gross Debt to GDP (Jun)
Low
75.5
Jul 31, 11:30
21 days
BRL Nominal Budget Balance (Jun)
Low
Jul 31, 12:00
21 days
BRL Unemployment Rate (Jun)
Medium
6.7
Aug 01, 08:00
22 days
BRL IPC-Fipe Inflation MoM (Jul)
Low
Aug 01, 12:00
22 days
BRL Industrial Production MoM (Jun)
Medium
0.8
Aug 01, 12:00
22 days
BRL Industrial Production YoY (Jun)
Low
1.2
Aug 01, 13:00
22 days
BRL S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jul)
Low
Aug 01, 14:30
22 days
BRL Federal Tax Revenues (Jun)
Low
Aug 04, 11:30
25 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Aug 05, 11:00
26 days
BRL BCB Copom Meeting Minutes
Medium
Aug 05, 13:00
26 days
BRL S&P Global Composite PMI (Jul)
Low
Aug 05, 13:00
26 days
BRL S&P Global Services PMI (Jul)
Medium
Aug 06, 18:00
27 days
BRL Balance of Trade (Jul)
Medium
Aug 07, 12:00
28 days
BRL PPI YoY (Jun)
Low
4.6
Aug 07, 12:00
28 days
BRL PPI MoM (Jun)
Low
Aug 07, 14:00
28 days
BRL New Car Registrations MoM (Jul)
Low
Aug 07, 14:00
28 days
BRL Car Production MoM (Jul)
Low

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