Brazil economists see 2026 inflation at 5.01% in cenbank poll
EWZ•Economists raised their 2026 inflation forecast to 5.01% from 4.99%, while forecasts put the Selic rate at 13.50% and GDP growth at 1.85% for 2026.
1. Forecasts for Brazil
Economists surveyed in the cenbank poll forecast annual IPCA inflation of 5.01% in 2026, up from 4.99% previously, and 4.30% in 2027, down from 4.31%. They kept year-end Selic rate forecasts at 13.50% for 2026 and 12.00% for 2027; GDP growth forecasts were 1.85% and 1.40%, respectively.
