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Brazil faces critical fiscal consolidation post-election amid high debt and rigid spending
Valor Econômico·BR·3 days ago
The IMF forecasts Brazil's gross debt will reach 97.8% of GDP, necessitating a 3 percentage point fiscal adjustment by 2031 to ensure sustainability. While 2026 growth is projected at 2.4%, the high debt-to-GDP ratio and 5.6% inflation estimate highlight significant structural fiscal risks.
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The United States has implemented new tariffs on approximately 60 countries, marking a significant shift toward protectionist trade policy. The move has sparked retaliatory measures from countries such as Brazil, which has activated its Reciprocity Law. Confidence is high that trade tensions will continue to escalate, but the specific scope and impact of the tariffs remain uncertain.