Brazil’s IBC-Br economic activity index rose 0.3% in August 2026 from July, reversing a 0.2% decline in the previous month and in line with forecasts. The industrial sector rebounded 0.9% after a 0.4% contraction in July, while services activity increased 0.2% following a flat reading. The taxes index rose 0.1% after falling 0.2% in the prior month. On the other hand, the agriculture and livestock sector contracted 1.8%, following a 1.2% decline in July. Excluding agriculture and livestock, the IBC-Br rose 0.3%. On an annual basis, economic activity expanded 1.2%.