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63
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Stable

Macro Summary: Brazil's economy is currently showing a health score of 63/100 (Stable). Inflation stands at 4.4%, placing it in the 18th percentile of its historical range. Real interest rates are classified as Neutral relative to the past decade. GDP growth has been stable with a 3-year average of 3.2%. The MSCI Brazil equity index serves as the local market benchmark.

Annual Inflation
4.4%
18th pctile
GDP Growth
3.4%
Stable
Real Interest Rate
34.7%
Neutral

Economic Indicators Past 10 Years

Annual InflationInflationThe rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power.Click for full definition โ†’

4.4%-0.2% YoY
18th pctile
Decelerating3Y avg: 6.1%
Historical MinCurrent = 18th pctileHistorical Max

Unemployment RateUnemployment RateThe percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively looking for work.Click for full definition โ†’

5.8%-1.0% YoY
34th pctile
Decelerating3Y avg: 6.9%
Historical MinCurrent = 34th pctileHistorical Max

GDP Growth RateCAGRCompound Annual Growth Rate โ€” the annualized rate of return over a period, accounting for compounding.Click for full definition โ†’

3.4%+0.2% YoY
50th pctile
Stable3Y avg: 3.2%
Historical MinCurrent = 50th pctileHistorical Max

Real Interest RateMacro Z-ScoreA statistical measurement showing how many standard deviations an economic metric is from its historical average.Click for full definition โ†’

34.7%-1.8% YoY
43th pctile
Decelerating3Y avg: 33.2%
Historical MinCurrent = 43th pctileHistorical Max

Era Distortion Radar

Normalized comparison of current macro conditions vs. the 10-year average (center = average). A shape larger than the baseline polygon indicates a more distorted environment.

Inflationโ‰ˆ Near Average
GDP Growthโ‰ˆ Near Average
Interest Ratesโ‰ˆ Near Average
Market Volatilityโ–ฒ Above Average

Current vs. Decade Average

InflationModerate
GDP GrowthNormal
Interest RatesNormal
Market VolatilityHigh Distortion

MSCI Brazil Performance vs. Rate Regimes

Growth of $10,000 in the local equity benchmark. Red shaded periods indicate eras when real interest rates were historically elevated (above 0.5 standard deviations).

Real RatesMacro Z-ScoreA statistical measurement showing how many standard deviations an economic metric is from its historical average.Click for full definition โ†’ vs. MSCI Brazil Forward Returns

Scatter plot mapping Real Interest Rate Z-ScoresMacro Z-ScoreA statistical measurement showing how many standard deviations an economic metric is from its historical average.Click for full definition โ†’ against the subsequent 12-Month return of the MSCI Brazil.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brazil's current inflation rate?

Brazil's annual inflation rate is currently 4.4%, which places it in the 18th percentile of its historical range. The 3-year rolling average is 6.1%. The trend is currently decelerating.

How is Brazil's economy performing right now?

Brazil's economy has a composite economic health score of 63/100 (Stable). Brazil's economy is currently showing a health score of 63/100 (Stable). Inflation stands at 4.4%, placing it in the 18th percentile of its historical range. Real interest rates are classified as Neutral relative to the past decade. GDP growth has been stable with a 3-year average of 3.2%. The MSCI Brazil equity index serves as the local market benchmark.

What is the Brazil real interest rate and is it restrictive?

Brazil's real interest rate is 34.7%. Its Z-Score of -0.27 vs. the past 20 years classifies it as Neutral. Higher real rates historically suppress equity valuations and slow economic growth.

How does Brazil GDP growth compare to history?

Brazil's GDP growth rate is 3.4%, sitting in the 50th percentile relative to its historical data. The current trend is stable, and the 5-year rolling average is 2.2%.

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