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

Dec 23, 11:30
1 day
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Dec 23, 11:30
1 day
BRL Foreign Direct Investment (Nov)
Low
$5.72B
$7.14B
Dec 23, 11:30
1 day
BRL Current Account (Nov)
Low
-$5.88B
-$3.2B
Dec 24, 00:00
2 days
BRL Christmas Eve
None
Dec 25, 00:00
3 days
BRL Christmas
None
Dec 26, 00:00
4 days
BRL Boxing Day
None
Dec 27, 11:00
5 days
BRL IGP-M Inflation MoM (Dec)
Low
1.3%
1%
Dec 27, 11:30
5 days
BRL Bank Lending MoM (Nov)
Low
0.7%
0.6%
Dec 27, 12:00
5 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI MoM (Dec)
Low
0.62%
0.46%
Dec 27, 12:00
5 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI YoY (Dec)
Low
4.77%
4.83%
Dec 27, 12:00
5 days
BRL Unemployment Rate (Nov)
Medium
6.2%
6.1%
Dec 27, 17:30
6 days
BRL Net Payrolls (Nov)
Low
132.71K
150K
Dec 27, 20:30
6 days
BRL CFTC Brazil Speculative net positions
Medium
-20937
Dec 30, 11:30
8 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Dec 30, 11:30
8 days
BRL Gross Debt to GDP (Nov)
Low
78.6%
78.8%
Dec 30, 11:30
8 days
BRL Nominal Budget Balance (Nov)
Low
-BRL74.681B
-BRL79B
Jan 01, 00:00
10 days
BRL New Year's Day
None
Jan 02, 13:00
11 days
BRL S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Dec)
Low
52.3
52
Jan 03, 20:30
13 days
BRL CFTC Brazil Speculative net positions
Medium
Jan 06, 08:00
15 days
BRL IPC-Fipe Inflation MoM (Dec)
Low
0.4
Jan 06, 11:30
15 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jan 06, 12:00
15 days
BRL Industrial Production MoM (Nov)
Medium
Jan 06, 12:00
15 days
BRL Industrial Production YoY (Nov)
Low
Jan 06, 13:00
15 days
BRL S&P Global Services PMI (Dec)
Medium
54
Jan 06, 13:00
15 days
BRL S&P Global Composite PMI (Dec)
Low
53
Jan 06, 18:00
16 days
BRL Balance of Trade (Dec)
Medium
5.9
Jan 10, 12:00
19 days
BRL Inflation Rate MoM (Dec)
Medium
0.1
Jan 10, 12:00
19 days
BRL Inflation Rate YoY (Dec)
Medium
4.8
Jan 10, 13:00
19 days
BRL Car Production MoM (Dec)
Low
225000
Jan 10, 13:00
19 days
BRL New Car Registrations MoM (Dec)
Low
230
Jan 10, 20:30
20 days
BRL CFTC Brazil Speculative net positions
Medium
Jan 13, 11:30
22 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jan 15, 17:00
25 days
BRL Business Confidence (Jan)
Medium
Jan 17, 12:00
26 days
BRL Retail Sales MoM (Nov)
Medium
Jan 17, 12:00
26 days
BRL Retail Sales YoY (Nov)
Low
Jan 20, 11:30
29 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jan 20, 12:00
29 days
BRL IBC-BR Economic Activity (Nov)
Low

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