FDI Into Brazil Hits 5-Month High, Beats Forecasts

Brazil recorded foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of $7.4 billion in August 2026, down from $7.7 billion a year earlier. Equity inflows totaled $9.3 billion, including $3.6 billion in non-reinvested equity and $5.7 billion in reinvested earnings, while intercompany lending recorded net outflows of $1.9 billion. Portfolio investment recorded net outflows of $5.2 billion in August 2026, as equity and fund investments posted outflows of $6.5 billion, partly offset by inflows of $1.3 billion in debt securities. Over the 12 months to August, FDI totaled $86.6 billion, equivalent to 3.39% of GDP.

Brazil recorded foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of $8.91 billion in April 2026, up from $5.4 billion a year earlier and well above market expectations of $5.3 billion, marking the highest level since November last year. Equity inflows totaled $6.8 billion, including $3.2 billion in non-reinvested equity and $3.7 billion in reinvested earnings, while intercompany lending added $2.1 billion. Portfolio investment recorded net inflows of $0.6 billion in April 2026, with equity and fund investments contributing $1.1 billion, partly offset by outflows in debt securities.