BRAZIL’S GDP SOARS 1.4% IN Q1, FUELED BY AGRIBUSINESS RECORD PERFORMANCE

Boosted by favorable weather and an all-time high soybean harvest, Brazil’s agricultural sector increased by 12.2% in Q1 2025 – its strongest growth in two years – driving the country’s 1.4% GDP increase quarter-over-quarter. While industry dipped 0.1% due to tight monetary policy, services rose 0.3%, led by information and communication. Household spending grew 1%, and investment surged 3.1%, with both imports and exports climbing. Though a slowdown may follow, the results matched expectations, marking a robust start to the year.
Source: Dinheiro Rural (*Translated by Ia Niani)