Brazil: widening current account deficit leaves real at risk

Brazil’s current account deficit has widened sharply over the past twelve months and we think it could reach 4.0-4.5% of GDP over the next couple of years. This leaves the real vulnerable to renewed falls, especially if concerns about the health of the public finances flare up in the run-up to the 2026 election.

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