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Brazil Inflation Forecast Holds at 5.22%

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Brazil's economists keep 2026 inflation at 5.22%, 0.72 points above the 4.5% target ceiling, and trim GDP growth to 1.83%. See what it means for the real.

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The median of the market economists' projections for official Brazilian inflation in 2026 was maintained at 5.22%, according to the report Focus, of the Central Bank (BC), released on Monday (19) with estimates collected until Friday (16). By 2027, the median of expectations for the National Broad Consumer Price Index (HICP) was adjusted from 4.30% to 4.32%, and by 2028 it was reduced from 3.79% to 3.75%. The HICP 12 months smoothed up from 4.48…

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The projection of market analysts presented in the Central Bank's Focus Report for inflation was well above 5% in 2026, based on a survey carried out in the last week with more than 100 financial institutions. However, the document maintained the projection of the indicator measured by the IPCA at the end of this year by 5.22%.... Read more » The post Focus reduces GDP projection by 2026, points out BC first appeared in Radio Guaíba.

Financial market analysts consulted by the Central Bank (BC) maintained the inflation estimate for 2026 and rose to 2027. This is what shows the most recent edition of the Focus Report, released this Monday, 19. According to the report, the Broad Consumer Price Index (HICP), which measures the country's official inflation, should end this year by 5.22%, the same projection as last week. According to the National Monetary Council (MNC), the infla…

The economists heard by the Central Bank (BC) increased expectations for inflation from 2027 and cut the projections for the Brazilian economy, showed the Focus Report released on Monday (19). The median projection for this year's Broad Consumer Price Index (HICP) remained at 5.22%. Despite the stability in the week, the [...]

Estimated for the IPCA of 2026 remains at 5.22%, while forecast for Selic stands at 13.25% and exchange rate projection declines to R$ 5.13

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Folha de S.Paulo broke the news in São Paulo, Brazil on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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