21-February-2026
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Brazil's Economic Activity Expands 2.5% in 2025 as Agriculture Cushions Slowdown, Central Bank Says
20-Feb-2026

Brazil's economic activity expanded 2.5% in 2025, central bank data showed on Thursday, easing from the previous year's pace but once again surpassing initial forecasts with the help of a booming farming sector. The reading was based on the central bank's IBC-Br index, widely regarded as a proxy for gross domestic product. The indicator is compiled from estimates for agriculture, industry and services, as well as production-related taxes.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-02-19/brazils-economic-activity-expands-2-5-in-2025-as-agriculture-cushions-slowdown-central-bank-says