THE Central Bank (BC) released this Monday (27) a new edition of Focus Bulletin, with financial market projections collected up to last Friday (24).
Inflation (IPCA)
The median of the estimates for the Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA) The 2026 forecast fell from 5.15% to 5.12% – the fourth consecutive week of decline – while the 2027 forecast increased from 4.20% to 4.22%.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The projected growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) This year's rate was maintained at 1.99%, but next year's rate was adjusted downwards, from 1.65% to 1.60%.
Exchange
The market maintained its estimate for the price of dollar at the end of 2026 at R$ 5.20. For 2027, the document raised it to R$ 5.29 (+R$ 0.01).
Selic rate
The projection for the benchmark interest rate at the end of this year remained at 14.00% per year. For the end of 2027, the projection remained at 12.00% per year.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.