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Brazil household debt burden hits 28.9%, up from 26% in 2022

Brazilian household debt service ratio rose to 28.9% of income by June 2026, up from 26% in mid-2022 and 22.9% in 2018, indicating persistent financial strain despite easing trend. The data, from the central bank, shows the burden remains elevated under the Lula administration, with implications for consumption and credit risk.

Valor Econômicoabout 6 hours agoBRCredibility 44%View source

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Mosaic Score5.3
Confidence0.7
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.4

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#household debt#brazil#central bank#credit#consumption

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