Brazil's Banco do Brasil halves profit forecast, raises credit loss outlook

Banco do Brasil cut its 2026 profit forecast by half and raised its expected credit losses, while revising its consolidated credit portfolio growth outlook from 0.5%-4.5% to -2% to 0%. This signals deteriorating asset quality and a more cautious lending stance, likely pressuring the bank's stock and reflecting broader credit stress in Brazil.

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