IMF Staff Country Reports

Brazil : Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation

Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publication Date:

October 23, 2013

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that Brazil’s economy is recovering gradually from the slowdown that began in mid-2011. Consumption remained resilient last year underpinned by low unemployment and broad gains in real wages, although it has slowed somewhat more recently. After a protracted period of weakness, investment has begun to recover in recent quarters while business confidence has firmed. With the economy estimated to be operating close to potential, supply-side constraints have restrained near-term growth and exacerbated inflationary pressures. Financial conditions have tightened but credit growth has remained strong, driven by public banks’ lending.

Series:

Country Report No. 13/312

Subject:

Article IV consultation reports Bank supervision Banking sector Brazil Capital flows Current account deficits Economic growth Economic indicators Fiscal policy Flexible exchange rate policy Monetary policy Press releases Staff Reports