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

Feb 24, 11:00
1 day
BRL FGV Consumer Confidence (Feb)
Low
86.2
86
Feb 24, 11:30
1 day
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Feb 25, 12:00
2 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI MoM (Feb)
Low
0.11%
0.1%
Feb 25, 12:00
2 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI YoY (Feb)
Low
4.5%
4.5%
Feb 27, 11:00
4 days
BRL IGP-M Inflation MoM (Feb)
Low
0.27%
0.2%
Feb 27, 11:30
4 days
BRL Current Account (Jan)
Low
-$9B
-$10.7B
Feb 27, 11:30
4 days
BRL Foreign Direct Investment (Jan)
Low
$2.8B
$2.6B
Feb 27, 12:00
4 days
BRL Unemployment Rate (Jan)
Medium
6.2%
6.2%
Feb 27, 15:45
5 days
BRL 2-Year LTN Auction
Low
Feb 27, 15:45
5 days
BRL 10-Year NTN-F Auction
Low
Feb 28, 11:30
5 days
BRL Gross Debt to GDP (Jan)
Low
76.1%
76.2%
Feb 28, 11:30
5 days
BRL Nominal Budget Balance (Jan)
Low
-BRL80.372B
BRL19B
Feb 28, 12:00
5 days
BRL GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Q4)
Medium
0.9%
-0.2%
Feb 28, 12:00
5 days
BRL GDP Growth Rate YoY (Q4)
High
4%
3.5%
Feb 28, 14:30
6 days
BRL Federal Tax Revenues (Jan)
Low
BRL261.3B
BRL280B
Mar 03, 11:30
8 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Mar 03, 13:00
8 days
BRL S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Feb)
Low
50.7
50.2
Mar 05, 12:00
10 days
BRL PPI MoM (Jan)
Low
1.48%
1.53%
Mar 05, 12:00
10 days
BRL PPI YoY (Jan)
Low
9.42%
Mar 05, 13:00
10 days
BRL S&P Global Composite PMI (Feb)
Low
48.2
48.7
Mar 05, 13:00
10 days
BRL S&P Global Services PMI (Feb)
Medium
47.6
48.1
Mar 06, 08:00
11 days
BRL IPC-Fipe Inflation MoM (Feb)
Low
0.24%
Mar 06, 12:00
11 days
BRL Industrial Production MoM (Jan)
Medium
-0.3%
0.6%
Mar 06, 12:00
11 days
BRL Industrial Production YoY (Jan)
Low
Mar 06, 15:45
12 days
BRL 6-Month LTN Auction
Low
Mar 06, 15:45
12 days
BRL 2-Year LTN Auction
Low
Mar 06, 15:45
12 days
BRL 10-Year NTN-F Auction
Low
Mar 07, 11:30
12 days
BRL Bank Lending MoM (Jan)
Low
1.4%
Mar 07, 13:00
12 days
BRL Car Production MoM (Feb)
Low
-7.7%
3%
Mar 07, 18:00
13 days
BRL Balance of Trade (Feb)
Medium
$2.16B
$1.8B
Mar 10, 11:30
15 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Mar 12, 12:00
17 days
BRL Inflation Rate YoY (Feb)
Medium
Mar 12, 12:00
17 days
BRL Inflation Rate MoM (Feb)
Medium
Mar 12, 13:50
18 days
BRL Business Confidence (Mar)
Medium
52.5
Mar 13, 15:45
19 days
BRL 2-Year LTN Auction
Low
Mar 13, 15:45
19 days
BRL 10-Year NTN-F Auction
Low
Mar 14, 12:00
19 days
BRL Retail Sales MoM (Jan)
Medium
Mar 14, 12:00
19 days
BRL Retail Sales YoY (Jan)
Low
Mar 14, 13:30
19 days
BRL Net Payrolls (Jan)
Low
Mar 17, 11:30
22 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Mar 18, 12:00
23 days
BRL IBC-BR Economic Activity (Jan)
Low
Mar 19, 21:30
25 days
BRL Interest Rate Decision
Medium
Mar 20, 15:45
26 days
BRL 2-Year LTN Auction
Low
Mar 20, 15:45
26 days
BRL 6-Month LTN Auction
Low
Mar 20, 15:45
26 days
BRL 10-Year NTN-F Auction
Low
Mar 21, 11:00
26 days
BRL FGV Consumer Confidence (Mar)
Low
Mar 21, 13:30
26 days
BRL Federal Tax Revenues (Feb)
Low

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