06.02.2018 18:33:07

BRAZIL: Economists Raise 2018 GDP Growth Estimate To 2.70%

(RTTNews) - Economists surveyed by the Brazilian central bank increased their forecasts for economic growth in 2018 to 2.70%, from 2.66% last week. For 2019, GDP growth projections remained at 3.00%.

Projections for Brazil's debt-to-GDP ratio in 2018 remained at 55.40% for the third week, while for 2019 it was decreased to 57.95%, from 58.00% in the previous two weeks.

Projections for the Brazilian industrial output growth in 2018 increased to 3.35%, from 3.18% a week before, while the 2019 forecast remained at 3.00%.