# Brazil posts modest second-quarter growth, central bank index shows

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- Reuters, 2026-08-17 14:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-posts-modest-second-quarter-growth-central-bank-index-shows-2026-08-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a831e79aa1ab60001e2e376

> Brazil’s economy grew just 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous three-month period, according to a central bank indicator, pointing to fading momentum after a strong start to the year, especially in the crucial services sector.