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O boletim Focus é uma publicação semanal do Banco Central que compila expectativas de economistas sobre indicadores macroeconômicos.
Mais cedo, nesta terça-feira, o Banco Central divulgou seu boletim semanal com projeções dos economistas dos bancos sobre a economia brasileira. No primeiro relatório após a reeleição de Lula, o mercado financeiro realizou fortes ajustes em suas expectativas para a inflação, taxa de juros e para o crescimento da economia neste ano e nos próximos.

Gerdau announced the closure of steel production at its unit in Divinópolis, MG. The company justifies the decision by the lack of iron ore at competitive costs and the increase in imports. The local city hall prepares measures to mitigate impacts.
The Central Bank's Focus Bulletin points to an increase in projections for Selic (13.5%), inflation (IPCA at 5.22%) and the dollar (R$5.34) for 2026. The GDP growth estimate was reduced to 1.76%, marking the third consecutive weekly drop.

A Globo survey of 2,000 Brazilians reveals that, although expectations for discounts on Black Friday 2026 have risen to 65%, purchase intentions have fallen. Consumers are researching more in advance and prioritizing trust and brand experience.

Economists raised forecasts for the Selic rate, inflation and the dollar in the first Focus bulletin after Lula's victory. The expectation for Selic in 2026 rose to 13.5%, with projections of an increase also for the following years until 2029.

After Lula's re-election, financial market analysts raised inflation and interest projections, in addition to reducing GDP growth estimates in the Focus Bulletin released by the Central Bank.
From November 7th, meal and food voucher cards linked to PAT must be accepted at any enabled machine. The measure aims to increase competition, but faces operational integration challenges and legal challenges.