Brazil Fiscal Outlook: 2026 Primary Deficit Narrows, Positive for $EWZ, $ITUB
Brazil's 2026 central government primary deficit forecast improved in July to R$ 58.077 billion, down from R$ 59.016 billion, signaling a less challenging fiscal path.
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Brazil's 2026 central government primary deficit forecast improved in July to R$ 58.077 billion, down from R$ 59.016 billion, signaling a less challenging fiscal path.
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