A survey by the Central Bank of Brazil indicates that Brazilian economists predict the national consumer price index inflation rate will reach 3.91% in 2026, in line with previous forecasts; the benchmark interest rate Selic is expected to be 12.13%

2026-03-09

A survey by the Central Bank of Brazil indicates that Brazilian economists predict the national consumer price index inflation rate will reach 3.91% in 2026, in line with previous forecasts; the benchmark interest rate Selic is expected to be 12.13% by the end of 2026, higher than the previous forecast of 12.00%; and GDP is expected to grow by 1.82% in 2026, also in line with previous forecasts.