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

Jan 23, 13:30
1 day
BRL Federal Tax Revenues (Dec)
Low
BRL209.2B
BRL255.1B
Jan 24, 11:00
2 days
BRL FGV Consumer Confidence (Jan)
Low
92
91.4
Jan 24, 12:00
2 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI MoM (Jan)
Low
0.34%
-0.02%
Jan 24, 12:00
2 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI YoY (Jan)
Low
4.71%
4.36%
Jan 24, 20:30
2 days
BRL CFTC Brazil Speculative net positions
Medium
-34874
Jan 27, 11:30
5 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jan 29, 21:30
7 days
BRL Interest Rate Decision
Medium
12.25%
12.25%
Jan 30, 11:00
8 days
BRL IGP-M Inflation MoM (Jan)
Low
0.94%
0.9%
Jan 30, 17:30
8 days
BRL Net Payrolls (Dec)
Low
106.63K
90K
Jan 31, 11:30
9 days
BRL Nominal Budget Balance (Dec)
Low
-BRL99.1B
-BRL103B
Jan 31, 12:00
9 days
BRL Unemployment Rate (Dec)
Medium
6.1%
6.1%
Jan 31, 20:30
9 days
BRL CFTC Brazil Speculative net positions
Medium
Feb 03, 11:30
12 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Feb 03, 13:00
12 days
BRL S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jan)
Low
50.4
49.8
Feb 04, 08:00
13 days
BRL IPC-Fipe Inflation MoM (Jan)
Low
0.34%
Feb 04, 11:00
13 days
BRL BCB Copom Meeting Minutes
Medium
Feb 04, 12:00
13 days
BRL PPI YoY (Dec)
None
7.59%
5.2%
Feb 04, 12:00
13 days
BRL PPI MoM (Dec)
Low
1.23%
0.3%
Feb 06, 11:30
15 days
BRL Bank Lending MoM (Dec)
Low
2
Feb 07, 11:30
16 days
BRL Gross Debt to GDP (Dec)
Low
77
Feb 07, 12:00
16 days
BRL Retail Sales MoM (Dec)
Medium
1
Feb 07, 12:00
16 days
BRL Retail Sales YoY (Dec)
Low
1
Feb 07, 12:00
16 days
BRL Inflation Rate MoM (Jan)
Medium
Feb 07, 12:00
16 days
BRL Inflation Rate YoY (Jan)
Medium
Feb 07, 13:00
16 days
BRL Car Production MoM (Jan)
Low
Feb 07, 13:00
16 days
BRL New Car Registrations MoM (Jan)
Low
Feb 07, 18:00
16 days
BRL Balance of Trade (Jan)
Medium
Feb 07, 20:30
16 days
BRL CFTC Brazil Speculative net positions
Medium
Feb 10, 11:30
19 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Feb 14, 20:30
23 days
BRL CFTC Brazil Speculative net positions
Medium
Feb 17, 11:30
26 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Feb 19, 12:00
28 days
BRL IBC-BR Economic Activity (Dec)
Low
1
Feb 19, 17:30
28 days
BRL Business Confidence (Feb)
Medium
Feb 21, 13:30
30 days
BRL Federal Tax Revenues (Jan)
Low

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