IMF Staff Country Reports

Brazil: Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation

Publication Date:

October 23, 2013

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that Brazil’s economy is recovering gradually from the slowdown that began in mid-2011. Consumption remained resilient last year underpinned by low unemployment and broad gains in real wages, although it has slowed somewhat more recently. After a protracted period of weakness, investment has begun to recover in recent quarters while business confidence has firmed. With the economy estimated to be operating close to potential, supply-side constraints have restrained near-term growth and exacerbated inflationary pressures. Financial conditions have tightened but credit growth has remained strong, driven by public banks’ lending.

Series:

Country Report No. 2013/312

Subject:

Banking External debt Financial institutions Fiscal policy Fiscal stance Inflation Prices Public debt State-owned banks