Focus: Current account deficit for 2025 rises from US$ 69.50 billion to US$ 70.80 billion

By Marianna Gualter Brasília, 27/10/2025 - The median of the Focus report for Brazil's current account deficit in 2025 increased from US$ 69.50 billion to US$ 70.80 billion. One month earlier, it was US$ 68.32 billion. The projection for the 2026 deficit decreased from US$ 66.00 billion to US$ 65.00 billion. Four weeks ago, it was US$ 65.10 billion. Market expectations suggest that the current account deficit will continue to be financed by Direct Investments in the Country (IDP). The median for 2025 indicates a net inflow of US$ 70.00 billion, stable for 45 weeks. The projection for 2026 has also remained at US$ 70.00 billion for the 31st consecutive week. The median of the trade surplus in 2025 increased from US$ 61.15 billion to US$ 61.99 billion. One month earlier, it was US$ 64.60 billion. The projection for the 2026 trade surplus increased from US$ 65.22 billion to US$ 65.80 billion. One month earlier, it was US$ 68.38 ...