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Productive sector criticizes Selic maintenance at 13.75% per year

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Briefings

The Brazilian industrial sector criticized the Central Bank of Brazil's decision to maintain the Selic interest rate at 13.75% annually, arguing it causes economic losses, hampers investment, and burdens the public budget. The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) labeled the policy as overly conservative, while the Brazilian Federation of Workers (CUT) and the Workers' Federation (Força Sindical) described it as irrational and disastrous. Deputy Lindbergh Farias attributed the decision to post-election market pressure, claiming it increases credit costs and stifles production.

Key points

• The Central Bank of Brazil maintained the Selic interest rate at 13.75% annually, a decision criticized by the industrial sector for causing economic losses and hindering investment.
• The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) classified the policy as 'incorrect and excessively conservative,' while the CUT and Força Sindical labeled it 'irrational, nefast, and disastrous.'

Context

The Brazilian industrial sector and labor unions argue that maintaining the Selic rate at 13.75% annually causes economic losses, hampers investment, and burdens the public budget. The CNI specifically noted that high interest rates increase credit costs, while the CUT and Força Sindical emphasized that high rates increase family debt and reduce public resources for essential services.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from November 2026 reporting on public criticism of the Selic rate decision. The source does not provide specific data on the magnitude of economic losses, exact impacts on employment, or quantitative forecasts of future economic growth. The article also lacks details on the specific economic sectors most affected or the precise mechanisms by which high interest rates impact production and investment.

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