Balance of Payments: Financial Account: Assets (or Net Acquisition of Assets) for Brazil
BRAB6FATC01CXCUQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-2,702,861,000.00
Year-over-Year Change
-118.11%
Date Range
1/1/1995 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator measures Brazil's net acquisition of financial assets, providing insights into the country's international investment position and capital flows.
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
The Balance of Payments: Financial Account tracks a country's cross-border transactions in financial instruments, including direct investment, portfolio investment, and other investment. This data is crucial for understanding Brazil's external sector dynamics and financial integration with the global economy.
Methodology
The data is collected by Brazil's central bank through surveys and administrative records of international transactions.
Historical Context
Economists and policymakers use this indicator to assess Brazil's external vulnerabilities, capital account sustainability, and the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies.
Key Facts
- Brazil's net acquisition of financial assets was $1.3 billion in 2020.
- The financial account measures a country's cross-border transactions in financial instruments.
- Analyzing Brazil's financial account is crucial for understanding its external sector dynamics.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator measures Brazil's net acquisition of financial assets, providing insights into the country's international investment position and capital flows.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data is crucial for understanding Brazil's external sector dynamics and financial integration with the global economy, which is essential for economists and policymakers to assess the country's external vulnerabilities and the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected by Brazil's central bank through surveys and administrative records of international transactions.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Economists and policymakers use this indicator to assess Brazil's external vulnerabilities, capital account sustainability, and the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the timeliness and accuracy of Brazil's central bank reporting, which may involve some update delays or limitations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Balance of Payments: Financial Account: Assets (or Net Acquisition of Assets) for Brazil (BRAB6FATC01CXCUQ), retrieved from FRED.