FX.co ★ Brazil Loans Rise in February

In February 2025, the total value of outstanding loans in Brazil experienced a 0.4% increase, reaching R$6.5 trillion, following a period of stagnation in the previous month. This uptick was primarily fueled by a 0.5% increase in business credit and a 0.4% rise in household credit, totaling R$2.5 trillion and R$4.0 trillion, respectively. The year-over-year growth rate edged up from 11.7% in January to 11.8% in February. Analyzing by sector, credit stocks revealed varied trends, with loans to businesses accelerating from 10.1% to 10.7%, while loans to individuals showed a slight deceleration from 12.7% to 12.5%.