Brazil’s residential rent prices surged in 2025 and are expected to remain high in 2026 due to inflation and limited housing supply, impacting major cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Brazil's Central Bank keeps the Selic rate steady at 15%, contrasting with global rate cuts and maintaining one of the highest real interest rates worldwide in 2025.
Micro and small businesses in Brazil saw a 2.7% increase in economic activity in October, though annual figures reflect the limiting effect of high interest rates.
Interest rate decisions by the US and Brazil significantly impact financial markets and economic activity.