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Brazil govt keeps 2021 GDP forecast of +3.2pc, but notes high uncertainty

  • In a press release following figures that showed the economy shrank 4.1% last year, the ministry said supportive monetary policy, widespread vaccinations, fiscal consolidation and structural reforms will boost confidence as the year progresses.
Published March 3, 2021 Updated March 3, 2021 07:54pm
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BRASILIA: Brazil's Economy Ministry on Wednesday kept its 2021 economic growth forecast of 3.2%, but noted that uncertainty remains high due to the deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and the first quarter in particular will be challenging.

In a press release following figures that showed the economy shrank 4.1% last year, the ministry said supportive monetary policy, widespread vaccinations, fiscal consolidation and structural reforms will boost confidence as the year progresses.

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