From Agência Brasil · · 50s
Brazil's public debt rises 0.97% to nearly BRL 9.4 trillion
Brazil's federal public debt increased 0.97% in September to BRL 9.383 trillion, driven by interest payments.
In brief
Brazil's federal public debt increased 0.97% in September to BRL 9.383 trillion, driven by interest payments. Brazil's public debt rose 0.97% to nearly BRL 9.4 trillion in September due to interest payments, remaining below projections. Originally reported by Agência Brasil.
Brazil's public debt rises 0.97%
Brazil's federal public debt increased 0.97% to nearly BRL 9.4 trillion in September.
Interest payments drive increase
Interest payments added BRL 89.29 billion to the debt balance despite low issuance.
Debt remains below projections
The debt is projected to reach BRL 9.7 trillion to BRL 10.3 trillion by year-end.
Domestic debt rises 1.04%
Domestic public debt in securities rose 1.04% from BRL 8.944 trillion to BRL 9.037 trillion.
External debt falls 0.82%
External federal public debt decreased 0.82% to BRL 345.41 billion in September.
The headline
Brazil's public debt rose 0.97% to nearly BRL 9.4 trillion in September due to interest payments, remaining below projections.
