Economy· August 17, 2026 at 12:48 p.m.
Brazil Records Modest Second-Quarter Growth, Central Bank Index Shows
Key takeaways
- Brazil's economy expanded in Q2
- Growth was slower compared to Q1 but better than the same period last year
Brazil's economy expanded by a modest rate in the second quarter, according to data from the country's central bank index. The growth was slower compared to the first quarter but still marked an improvement over the same period last year. The central bank's IPCA-15 consumer price index also showed a slight increase during the quarter.