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Brazil bank credit shifts to costlier working capital, squeezing small firms
Valor Econômico·BR·about 16 hours ago
Sebrae reports 25% of Brazilian small businesses had overdue debts in July 2026, down 3 percentage points from 28% in March. The improvement suggests gradual credit normalization, though a quarter of small firms remain in arrears, indicating persistent financial strain in the sector.