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Ipea Revises Growth Projection and Inflation Result

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– The Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (Ipea) has revised its projections for the growth of the Brazilian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and inflation.

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– The GDP growth forecast for 2023 has been adjusted upward from 1.4% to 2.2%.

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– The projection for the inflation rate, measured by the Índice Nacional de Preços ao Consumidor Amplo (IPCA), has been reduced from 5.6% to 5.1%.

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– The revised projections align closely with market expectations.

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– The positive performance of the agricultural sector and the resilience of labor market indicators have contributed to this upward revision in growth expectations.

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The increase in external demand for Brazilian commodities, driven by the economic reopening in China

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and the stability of Western economies amidst monetary tightening measures, has also played a significant role

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The Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (Ipea) has revised upward its growth projection for the Brazilian GDP in 2023,

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from 1.4% to 2.2%. Additionally, the inflation forecast has been reduced from 5.6% to 5.1%.