http://www.tradingeconomics.com/RSS Feed60http://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/current-accountBrazil reported a current account deficit equivalent to 5400 Million USD in April of 2012. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Brazil Current Account averaged -919.6 Million USD reaching an all time high of 3055.2 Million USD in July of 2006 and a record low of -7090.0 Million USD in January of 2012. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Current Account. Banco Central do BrasilThu, 24 May 2012 15:13:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/unemployment-rateThe unemployment rate in Brazil was last reported at 6 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Brazil Unemployment Rate averaged 9.3 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.1 Percent in August of 2003 and a record low of 4.7 Percent in December of 2011. The unemployment rate can be defined as the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Unemployment Rate. IBGEThu, 24 May 2012 15:08:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/government-debt-to-gdpBrazil recorded a Current Account equivalent to 66.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 2000 until 2011, Brazil Government Debt To GDP averaged 69.1 Percent reaching an all time high of 79.8 Percent in December of 2002 and a record low of 63.5 Percent in December of 2007. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Government Debt To GDP.International Monetary Fund Sun, 20 May 2012 14:11:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/current-account-to-gdpBrazil reported a Current Account deficit of 2.11 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Brazil Current Account to GDP averaged -1.8 Percent reaching an all time high of 1.8 Percent in December of 2004 and a record low of -8.2 Percent in December of 1982. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Current Account to GDP.Sun, 20 May 2012 14:07:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/government-budgetBrazil reported a Government Budget surplus equal to 2.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1998 until 2011, Brazil Government Budget averaged 2.1 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 2.8 Percent of GDP in December of 2008 and a record low of 0.8 Percent of GDP in December of 1998. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Government Budget.Banco Central do BrasilSun, 20 May 2012 14:05:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/retail-sales-annualRetail Sales in Brazil increased 12.50 percent in March of 2012 over the same month in the previous year. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Brazil Annual Retail Sales averaged 5.2 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.7 Percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -11.4 Percent in March of 2003. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Annual Retail Sales.IBGEThu, 17 May 2012 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/retail-salesRetail Sales in Brazil increased 0.20 percent in March of 2012 over the previous month. Historically, from 2001 until 2012, Brazil Retail Sales averaged 0.4 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.0 Percent in February of 2010 and a record low of -2.3 Percent in March of 2003. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Retail Sales.IBGEThu, 17 May 2012 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Brazil was recorded at 5.10 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Brazil Inflation Rate averaged 421.5 Percent reaching an all time high of 6821.3 Percent in April of 1990 and a record low of 1.7 Percent in December of 1998. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Inflation Rate.IBGEThu, 10 May 2012 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/business-confidenceIn Brazil, business confidence declined to 57.2 in April of 2012 from 58.6 in March of 2012. Historically, from 2004 until 2012, Brazil Business Confidence averaged 59.7 reaching an all time high of 68.7 in January of 2010 and a record low of 47.4 in January of 2009. In Brazil, the business confidence index (ICEI) created with the assistance of the Federations of Industries of 23 Brazilian states, seeks to forecast manufacturing activity. The index is based on a survey of around 1900 small, medium and big companies which assesses the position of businessmen and their expectations in terms of Brazilian economy and of their own companies in the next six months. The indicators vary in the 0-100 interval. Figures above 50 points indicate better conditions or optimistic expectations. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Business Confidence.CNI - Confederacao Nacional da IndustriaFri, 04 May 2012 17:37:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/consumer-confidenceIn Brazil, consumer confidence declined to 113 in April of 2012 from 113.2 in March of 2012. Historically, from 1996 until 2012, Brazil Consumer Confidence averaged 107.5 reaching an all time high of 120.7 in October of 2010 and a record low of 89.4 in March of 1999. In Brazil, the INEC (National Consumer Confidence Index) conducted by the National Confederation of Industry helps to forecast variations in the rhythm of economic activity by estimating alterations in the levels of consumption of families. Information is gathered by means of CNI/Ibope public opinion polls - Economic Aspects - which have been run on a quarterly basis ever since 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Consumer Confidence.CNI - Confederacao Nacional da IndustriaFri, 04 May 2012 17:35:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/balance-of-tradeBrazil reported a trade surplus equivalent to 881 Million USD in April of 2012. Historically, from 1991 until 2012, Brazil Balance of Trade averaged 1306.1 Million USD reaching an all time high of 5659.4 Million USD in July of 2006 and a record low of -1845.3 Million USD in December of 1996. Brazil has an export-oriented economy. The main exports are transport equipment, iron ore, industrial raw materials, soybeans, footwear, coffee, autos, automotive parts, machinery. Brazil imports machinery, electrical and transport equipment, chemical products, automotive part and electronics. The primary trading partners of Brazil are The United States, European Union and Argentina. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Balance of Trade.Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio ExteriorFri, 04 May 2012 17:26:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/importsBrazil imports were worth 18.7 Billion USD in April of 2012. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Brazil Imports averaged 8735.1 Million USD reaching an all time high of 22285.0 Million USD in August of 2011 and a record low of 3164.8 Million USD in February of 1999. Brazil imports machinery, electrical and transport equipment, chemical products, automotive part and electronics. Brazil’s main import partners are European Union, United States, China and Argentina. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Imports.Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio ExteriorFri, 04 May 2012 17:24:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/exportsBrazil exports were worth 19.6 Billion USD in April of 2012. Historically, from 1997 until 2012, Brazil Exports averaged 9969.2 Million USD reaching an all time high of 26158.0 Million USD in August of 2011 and a record low of 2949.2 Million USD in January of 1999. Brazil has an export-oriented economy, exports amount to 14% of its GDP. The main exports are transport equipment, iron ore, soybeans, footwear, coffee, autos, automotive parts, machinery. Brazil accounts for 25% of global exports of raw cane and refined sugar; it is the world leader in soybean exports and is responsible for 80% of the planet’s orange juice. Large iron and manganese reserves are important sources of industrial raw materials and export earnings. Brazil’s largest exports markets are European Union, United Sates, Argentina, China and Venezuela. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports.Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio ExteriorFri, 04 May 2012 17:23:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in Brazil decreased 2.10 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, Brazil Industrial Production averaged 2.8 Percent reaching an all time high of 20.1 Percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -17.5 Percent in January of 2009. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Industrial Production.IBGEThu, 03 May 2012 14:03:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/interest-rateThe benchmark interest rate in Brazil was last reported at 9.00 percent. Historically, from 1999 until 2012, Brazil Interest Rate averaged 16.7 Percent reaching an all time high of 45.0 Percent in March of 1999 and a record low of 8.8 Percent in July of 2009. In Brazil, interest rate decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Brazil's Monetary Policy Committee (COPOM). The official interest rate is the Special System of Clearance and Custody rate (SELIC) which is the overnight lending rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Interest Rate.Banco Central do BrasilSun, 22 Apr 2012 10:11:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Brazil expanded 0.30 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the previous quarter. Historically, from 1996 until 2011, Brazil GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.8 Percent reaching an all time high of 4.5 Percent in September of 1996 and a record low of -4.2 Percent in December of 2008. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Brazil is one of the fastest growing emerging economies in the world. With large and growing agricultural, mining, manufacturing and service sectors, Brazil economy ranks highest among all the South American countries and it has also acquired a strong position in global economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil GDP Growth Rate.IBGEWed, 07 Mar 2012 18:23:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Brazil expanded 1.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 since the same quarter on the previous year. Historically, from 1991 until 2011, Brazil GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 3.2 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.1 Percent in March of 1995 and a record low of -3.2 Percent in March of 1992. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil GDP Annual Growth Rate.IBGEWed, 07 Mar 2012 18:22:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/gdp-per-capitaThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in Brazil was last reported at 4699.40 US dollars in 2010, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita in Brazil is equivalent to 38 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Brazil GDP per capita averaged 3084.1 USD reaching an all time high of 4699.4 USD in December of 2010 and a record low of 1448.1 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil GDP per capita.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/gdp-per-capita-pppThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in Brazil was last reported at 11210.36 US dollars in 2010, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita, in Brazil, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 51 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Brazil GDP per capita PPP averaged 6460.3 USD reaching an all time high of 11210.4 USD in December of 2010 and a record low of 3616.7 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil GDP per capita PPP.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/brazil/population Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Brazil Population averaged 135.1 Million reaching an all time high of 193.7 Million in December of 2009 and a record low of 72.7 Million in December of 1960. The total population in Brazil was last reported at 190.7 million people in 2010 from 72.7 million in 1960, changing 162 percent during the last 50 years. Brazil has 2.76 percent of the world´s total population which means that one person in every 36 people on the planet is a resident of Brazil. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil's Total Population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Population.World BankFri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:00 GMT