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Brazil FDI Jumps 33% as June Deficit Narrows to US$2.3 Bn
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Brazil rose 33% in the first half of 2026, reaching US$47 billion, with June 2026 inflows hitting US$9.1 billion, surpassing forecasts. Brazil’s current account deficit narrowed to US$2.3 billion in June 2026.
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