Less to Brazil’s investment boom than meets the eye

Fixed investment in Brazil rose at one of its fastest rates in the last 50 years in 2021 which, while a positive development, was driven by factors that are unlikely to be sustained. Fixed investment will probably fall back significantly this year, holding back the broader economic recovery.

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