Balance of Payments: Capital Transfers: Balance (Revenue Minus Expenditure) for Brazil
BRAB6CATT02CXCUQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5,609,592.00
Year-over-Year Change
-62.80%
Date Range
1/1/1995 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The Balance of Payments: Capital Transfers: Balance (Revenue Minus Expenditure) for Brazil measures the net flow of capital transfers between Brazil and the rest of the world. This metric is important for economists and policymakers to assess Brazil's international financial position.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This series represents the balance between capital transfers received by Brazil from foreign sources and capital transfers paid by Brazil to foreign entities. Capital transfers include transactions like debt forgiveness, migrants' capital transfers, and investment grants.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported by Brazil's central bank.
Historical Context
Analyzing this balance helps inform Brazil's monetary and fiscal policies.
Key Facts
- Brazil recorded a capital transfers surplus of $4.4 billion in 2021.
- Capital transfers balance averaged $2.9 billion per year from 2010-2020.
- The capital transfers balance reached a high of $6.2 billion in 2015.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric measures the net flow of capital transfers between Brazil and the rest of the world, including transactions like debt forgiveness and migrants' capital transfers.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Analyzing Brazil's capital transfers balance helps economists and policymakers assess the country's international financial position and inform monetary and fiscal policies.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported by Brazil's central bank.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The capital transfers balance provides insight into Brazil's international financial flows, which is relevant for the country's monetary and fiscal policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is reported quarterly with a 3-month lag, so the most recent quarter's data may not be available.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Balance of Payments: Capital Transfers: Balance (Revenue Minus Expenditure) for Brazil (BRAB6CATT02CXCUQ), retrieved from FRED.