CNI revises 2026 Brazil growth outlook: extractive sector up, services down
The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) raised its 2026 extractive industry growth forecast to 2.1% on oil production gains while lowering the services sector outlook to 1.9%. The downward revision for services is attributed to persistent inflation, high interest rates, and rising default rates, though the overall GDP growth projection remains steady at 2%.
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Brazil-Argentina Macroeconomic Divergence: Inflation, Growth, and Fiscal Adjustments
Brazil's 2026 economic outlook indicates stable GDP growth at 2%, driven by an upward revision in the extractive sector (2.1%) but offset by a downward revision in services (1.9%) due to persistent inflation and high interest rates. Conversely, Argentina has achieved zero monthly CPI growth, signaling a potential disinflationary trend, though the sustainability of this is uncertain given the need for further fiscal reforms and a missed IMF primary surplus target requiring additional spending cuts. The divergence highlights differing macroeconomic challenges and policy responses in each nation.