THE Economic Activity Index (IBC-Br), published on the morning of this Wednesday (17) by Central Bank (BC) and is considered a signal of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)The economy advanced 0.50% in April 2026 compared to the previous month, against market expectations of a 0.60% increase. The industrial sector registered the largest advance during the period, with a 0.4% increase, followed by services, which grew 0.3%. Agriculture, in turn, showed stability.
In the quarter ending in April 2026 compared to the quarter ending in January 2026, the IBC-Br showed an increase of 1.2%. Over the last 12 months, the indicator advanced 1.6%.
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