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Brazil's Economy Grows 0.4% Amid Investment Decline

9/3/2025

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Brazil's economy grew 0.4% in Q2 2025, down from 1.3% in Q1, driven by services and extractive industries.
Household consumption increased by 0.5%, while investments decreased by 2.2% due to high borrowing costs.
The central bank may lower interest rates by late 2025 as inflation outlook improves.
Government consumption fell by 0.6%, while services expanded by 0.6%.

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Story summary

Brazil's economy grew 0.4% in Q2 2025, down from 1.3% in Q1, driven by services and extractive industries.
Household consumption increased by 0.5%, while investments decreased by 2.2% due to high borrowing costs.
The central bank may lower interest rates by late 2025 as inflation outlook improves.
Government consumption fell by 0.6%, while services expanded by 0.6%.