Fitch: Brazilian GDP loses power in 2027 and Selic finishes 2026 at 13.50% — whatever the result of the money times

Fitch's latest forecast, as reported by Money Times, projects Brazilian GDP growth losing momentum in 2027 and the Selic policy rate ending 2026 at 13.50%. The transmission channel runs through the rate differential: a Selic held near 13.50% keeps Brazilian real-denominated yields well above developed-market benchmarks, sustaining carry appeal for foreign capital while tightening domestic credit and weighing on investment and consumption. Domestic fixed-income instruments tied to the Selic, particularly DI futures and short-to-medium-term sovereign bonds, are most directly exposed to any repricing of the terminal rate path, while equities in rate-sensitive sectors such as construction, retail, and consumer credit face pressure from the slower growth outlook. The key near-term catalyst for traders is the next Copom decision and accompanying statement, where the central bank's guidance on the pace of easing will determine whether the Fitch path is validated or priced out.

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