Brazil GDP Growth to Stall in H2 2026 as Consumption Drops

Analysts expect Brazilian GDP to stagnate in H2 2026 after Q1 growth of 1.1% and Q2 expansion of 0.5%, with household consumption falling 0.4% in Q2. The slowdown, amid high interest rates, may be fueling disapproval of President Lula's government. This marks a clear deceleration from the strong start of the year, with implications for growth and political stability.