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

May 28, 17:30
12h 53min
BRL Net Payrolls (Apr)
Low
71.576K
175K
May 29, 11:00
1 day
BRL IGP-M Inflation MoM (May)
Low
0.24%
0.3%
May 29, 11:30
1 day
BRL Bank Lending MoM (Apr)
Low
0.6%
0.3%
May 29, 12:00
1 day
BRL Unemployment Rate (Apr)
Medium
7%
6.9%
May 30, 11:30
2 days
BRL Gross Debt to GDP (Apr)
Low
75.9%
76.2%
May 30, 11:30
2 days
BRL Nominal Budget Balance (Apr)
Low
-BRL71.621B
-BRL58.1B
May 30, 12:00
2 days
BRL GDP Growth Rate YoY (Q1)
Medium
3.6%
3.2%
May 30, 12:00
2 days
BRL GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Q1)
Medium
0.2%
1.4%
Jun 02, 11:30
5 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jun 02, 13:00
5 days
BRL S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (May)
Low
50.3
50.7
Jun 03, 08:00
6 days
BRL IPC-Fipe Inflation MoM (May)
Low
0.45%
0.4%
Jun 03, 12:00
6 days
BRL Industrial Production MoM (Apr)
Medium
1.2%
-0.7%
Jun 03, 12:00
6 days
BRL Industrial Production YoY (Apr)
Low
3.1%
1%
Jun 04, 13:00
7 days
BRL S&P Global Composite PMI (May)
Low
49.4
50.2
Jun 04, 13:00
7 days
BRL S&P Global Services PMI (May)
Medium
48.9
49.7
Jun 05, 18:00
8 days
BRL Balance of Trade (May)
Medium
$8.15B
$7.9B
Jun 06, 12:00
9 days
BRL PPI MoM (Apr)
Low
-0.62%
-0.3%
Jun 06, 12:00
9 days
BRL PPI YoY (Apr)
Low
8.37%
7.3%
Jun 06, 14:00
9 days
BRL Car Production MoM (May)
Low
20.1%
-2%
Jun 06, 14:00
9 days
BRL New Car Registrations MoM (May)
Low
6.7%
1.8%
Jun 09, 11:30
12 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jun 10, 12:00
13 days
BRL Inflation Rate YoY (May)
Medium
5.53%
Jun 10, 12:00
13 days
BRL Inflation Rate MoM (May)
Medium
0.43%
Jun 12, 12:00
15 days
BRL Retail Sales MoM (Apr)
Medium
Jun 12, 12:00
15 days
BRL Retail Sales YoY (Apr)
Low
Jun 12, 14:00
15 days
BRL Business Confidence (Jun)
Medium
48
Jun 16, 11:30
19 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jun 16, 12:00
19 days
BRL IBC-BR Economic Activity (Apr)
Low
Jun 18, 21:30
21 days
BRL Interest Rate Decision
Medium
Jun 19, 00:00
21 days
BRL Feast of Corpus Christi
None
Jun 23, 11:30
26 days
BRL BCB Focus Market Readout
Medium
Jun 24, 11:00
27 days
BRL FGV Consumer Confidence (Jun)
Low
Jun 24, 11:00
27 days
BRL BCB Copom Meeting Minutes
Medium
Jun 25, 11:30
28 days
BRL Current Account (May)
Low
Jun 25, 11:30
28 days
BRL Foreign Direct Investment (May)
Low
Jun 25, 14:30
28 days
BRL Federal Tax Revenues (May)
Low
Jun 26, 12:00
29 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI MoM (Jun)
Low
Jun 26, 12:00
29 days
BRL IPCA mid-month CPI YoY (Jun)
Low
Jun 27, 11:00
30 days
BRL IGP-M Inflation MoM (Jun)
Low
Jun 27, 11:30
30 days
BRL Bank Lending MoM (May)
Low
Jun 27, 12:00
30 days
BRL Unemployment Rate (May)
Medium
Jun 27, 14:00
30 days
BRL Net Payrolls (May)
Low

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