The benchmark interest rate in Brazil was last recorded at 15 percent. This dataset provides - Brazil Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Brazil remained unchanged at 14.90 percent in November. This dataset provides - Brazil Interbank Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interest rate spread (lending rate minus deposit rate, %) in Brazil was reported at 32.52 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Brazil - Interest rate spread (lending rate minus deposit rate, %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Inflation Rate in Brazil decreased to 4.68 percent in October from 5.17 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Brazil decreased to 58.20 percent in September from 58.30 percent in August of 2025. This dataset provides - Brazil Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Actual value and historical data chart for Brazil Real Interest Rate Percent

Lending interest rate (%) in Brazil was reported at 40.22 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Brazil - Lending interest rate - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Actual value and historical data chart for Brazil Deposit Interest Rate Percent

This dataset provides values for INTERBANK RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The USD/BRL exchange rate fell to 5.3270 on December 2, 2025, down 0.55% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Brazilian Real has strengthened 0.57%, and is up by 11.87% over the last 12 months. Brazilian Real - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

The yield on Brazil 10Y Bond Yield eased to 13.41% on December 1, 2025, marking a 0.01 percentage points decrease from the previous session. Over the past month, the yield has fallen by 0.40 points and is 0.04 points lower than a year ago, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Brazil 10-Year Government Bond Yield - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

The yield on Brazil 5 Year Bond Yield rose to 13.01% on December 1, 2025, marking a 0.03 percentage points increase from the previous session. Over the past month, the yield has fallen by 0.36 points and is 0.83 points lower than a year ago, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Brazil 5Y.

The yield on Brazil 3 Month Bond Yield held steady at 14.92% on December 1, 2025. Over the past month, the yield has edged up by 0.02 points and is 2.62 points higher than a year ago, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Brazil 3M.

Banco Santander Brazil reported BRL40.65B in Interest Income for its fiscal quarter ending in June of 2025. Data for Banco Santander Brazil | SANB11 - Interest Income including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last December in 2025.

Prices for Brazil 5Y including live quotes, historical charts and news. Brazil 5Y was last updated by Trading Economics this December 3 of 2025.

Brazil Lending Rate: Average: Financial System: Nonearmarked: Non-financial Corporations: Discount of Trade Bills data was reported at 1.340 % per Month in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.390 % per Month for May 2018. Brazil Lending Rate: Average: Financial System: Nonearmarked: Non-financial Corporations: Discount of Trade Bills data is updated monthly, averaging 2.945 % per Month from Jul 1994 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 288 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.770 % per Month in Apr 1995 and a record low of 1.340 % per Month in Jun 2018. Brazil Lending Rate: Average: Financial System: Nonearmarked: Non-financial Corporations: Discount of Trade Bills data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Interest and Foreign Exchange Rates – Table BR.MC003: Lending Rate: By Modality.

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Foreign Exchange Market Size 2025-2029

The foreign exchange market size is valued to increase by USD 582 billion, at a CAGR of 10.6% from 2024 to 2029. Growing urbanization and digitalization will drive the foreign exchange market.

Major Market Trends & Insights

Europe dominated the market and accounted for a 47% growth during the forecast period.
By Type - Reporting dealers segment was valued at USD 278.60 billion in 2023
By Trade Finance Instruments - Currency swaps segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023

Market Size & Forecast

Market Opportunities: USD 118.14 billion
Market Future Opportunities: USD 582.00 billion
CAGR from 2024 to 2029 : 10.6%

Market Summary

The market, a dynamic and intricate web of financial transactions, plays a pivotal role in facilitating global trade and economic interactions. Its primary function is to enable the conversion of one currency into another, thereby mitigating the risk of currency fluctuations for businesses and investors. Key drivers of this market include growing urbanization and digitalization, which have expanded trading opportunities to a 24x7 global economy. However, the uncertainty of future exchange rates poses a significant challenge, necessitating effective risk management strategies. The market's evolution reflects the increasing interconnectedness of the global economy. Transactions occur in a decentralized, over-the-counter system, with major trading centers in London, New York, and Tokyo.
Participants include commercial banks, investment banks, hedge funds, and individual investors, all seeking to capitalize on price differences between currencies. Trends shaping the market include the increasing use of automation and artificial intelligence to analyze market data and execute trades. Regulatory changes, such as the introduction of stricter capital requirements, also impact the market's functioning. Looking ahead, the market is expected to remain a vital component of the global financial landscape, with continued growth driven by increased trade and economic interdependence. However, challenges, such as regulatory changes and geopolitical risks, will necessitate adaptability and innovation from market participants.

What will be the Size of the Foreign Exchange Market during the forecast period?

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How is the Foreign Exchange Market Segmented ?

The foreign exchange industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Type

  Reporting dealers
  Financial institutions
  Non-financial customers


Trade Finance Instruments

  Currency swaps
  Outright forward and FX swaps
  FX options


Trading Platforms

  Electronic Trading
  Over-the-Counter (OTC)
  Mobile Trading


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada


  Europe

    Germany
    Switzerland
    UK


  Middle East and Africa

    UAE


  APAC

    China
    India
    Japan


  South America

    Brazil


  Rest of World (ROW)

By Type Insights

The reporting dealers segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The market, a dynamic and ever-evolving financial landscape, is characterized by constant activity and intricate patterns. Participants engage in various trading strategies, employing advanced tools such as stop-loss and take-profit orders on forex trading platforms. Real-time data feeds and order book dynamics facilitate trade execution speed, while market microstructure and slippage minimization techniques ensure efficient transactions. Currency correlation analysis and transaction cost analysis are integral to informed decision-making, with backtesting methodologies providing valuable insights. Currency forwards contracts, position sizing techniques, and forex derivatives pricing are essential components of risk management systems. Carry trade strategies, hedging strategies, and interest rate parity are popular tactics employed by market participants.

Algorithmic trading strategies, driven by options pricing models and trading algorithms' efficiency, significantly influence price discovery mechanisms. High-frequency trading and volatility modeling contribute to the market's liquidity risk management, while foreign exchange swaps and currency option valuation help manage risk. The market's complexities necessitate sophisticated risk management systems and intricate order routing optimization. Global payments systems facilitate the smooth transfer of funds, and liquidity risk management remains a critical concern for market participants. According to recent studies, The market is estimated to account for approximately USD6 trillion in daily trading volume, und

Brazil Loans: Outstanding: Financial System: Balance: Non Financial Corporations: Nonearmarked: Discount of Trade Bills data was reported at 75,646.000 BRL mn in May 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 73,869.000 BRL mn for Apr 2019. Brazil Loans: Outstanding: Financial System: Balance: Non Financial Corporations: Nonearmarked: Discount of Trade Bills data is updated monthly, averaging 19,585.000 BRL mn from Mar 2007 (Median) to May 2019, with 147 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91,449.000 BRL mn in Dec 2018 and a record low of 11,643.000 BRL mn in Mar 2007. Brazil Loans: Outstanding: Financial System: Balance: Non Financial Corporations: Nonearmarked: Discount of Trade Bills data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Monetary – Table BR.KAB001: Loans: Outstanding: Financial System: Balance: by Modality. Brazilian Central Bank has made changes in methodology of Financial System Credit Data in February of 2013 after 13 years following the same methodology. These changes are necessary face the expansion of credit, favored by the improvement of the indicators of employment and income, continuous and sharp reduction of the interest rates and by important institutional advances. It is essential the availability of new information, in particular, which allows more detailed monitoring of credit arrangements with targeted resources, especially real estate financing, whose dynamism has contributed to reducing the housing deficit in the country. The main change includes coverage of data on concessions, interest rates, terms and default rates that were extended to the segment of directed credit and also became necessary to further detailing the statistical framework, to enable identification of the terms most relevant as well as reduce the relative share of loans not classified - embedded in 'other receivables'. Banco Central do Brasil fez mudanças na metodologia de Dados de Crédito do Sistema Financeiro, em fevereiro de 2013 depois de 13 anos seguindo a mesma metodologia. Essas mudanças são fundamentais face a expansão do crédito, favorecido pela melhora dos indicadores de emprego e renda, redução contínua e acentuada das taxas de juro e por importantes avanços institucionais. É imprescindível a disponibilidade de novas informações, em particular, que possibilitem o acompanhamento mais detalhado das modalidades de crédito com recursos direcionados, sobretudo os financiamentos imobiliários, cujo dinamismo tem contribuído para a redução do déficit habitacional no País. A principal alteração compreende a cobertura dos dados relativos a concessões, taxas de juros, prazos e índices de inadimplência que passam a serem estendidos ao segmento de crédito direcionado e também se fez necessário aprofundar o detalhamento do arcabouço estatístico, de modo a possibilitar a identificação das modalidades mais relevantes, bem como reduzir a participação relativa das operações de crédito não classificadas – incorporadas em “outros créditos”.

Brazil Non Performing Loans: Financial System: Non Financial Corporations: Nonearmarked: Discount of Trade Bills data was reported at 0.800 % in May 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.000 % for Apr 2019. Brazil Non Performing Loans: Financial System: Non Financial Corporations: Nonearmarked: Discount of Trade Bills data is updated monthly, averaging 2.900 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to May 2019, with 99 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.600 % in Apr 2015 and a record low of 0.600 % in Dec 2017. Brazil Non Performing Loans: Financial System: Non Financial Corporations: Nonearmarked: Discount of Trade Bills data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Monetary – Table BR.KAB009: Non Performing Loans: Financial System. Brazilian Central Bank has made changes in methodology of Financial System Credit Data in February of 2013 after 13 years following the same methodology. These changes are necessary face the expansion of credit, favored by the improvement of the indicators of employment and income, continuous and sharp reduction of the interest rates and by important institutional advances. It is essential the availability of new information, in particular, which allows more detailed monitoring of credit arrangements with targeted resources, especially real estate financing, whose dynamism has contributed to reducing the housing deficit in the country. The main change includes coverage of data on concessions, interest rates, terms and default rates that were extended to the segment of directed credit and also became necessary to further detailing the statistical framework, to enable identification of the terms most relevant as well as reduce the relative share of loans not classified - embedded in 'other receivables'. Banco Central do Brasil fez mudanças na metodologia de Dados de Crédito do Sistema Financeiro, em fevereiro de 2013 depois de 13 anos seguindo a mesma metodologia. Essas mudanças são fundamentais face a expansão do crédito, favorecido pela melhora dos indicadores de emprego e renda, redução contínua e acentuada das taxas de juro e por importantes avanços institucionais. É imprescindível a disponibilidade de novas informações, em particular, que possibilitem o acompanhamento mais detalhado das modalidades de crédito com recursos direcionados, sobretudo os financiamentos imobiliários, cujo dinamismo tem contribuído para a redução do déficit habitacional no País. A principal alteração compreende a cobertura dos dados relativos a concessões, taxas de juros, prazos e índices de inadimplência que passam a serem estendidos ao segmento de crédito direcionado e também se fez necessário aprofundar o detalhamento do arcabouço estatístico, de modo a possibilitar a identificação das modalidades mais relevantes, bem como reduzir a participação relativa das operações de crédito não classificadas – incorporadas em “outros créditos”.

Brazil Loans: Outstanding: Financial System: Arrears: 15-90 Days: Non Financial Corporations: Nonearmarked: Non Financial Corporations: Discount of Trade Bills data was reported at 0.430 % in May 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.570 % for Apr 2019. Brazil Loans: Outstanding: Financial System: Arrears: 15-90 Days: Non Financial Corporations: Nonearmarked: Non Financial Corporations: Discount of Trade Bills data is updated monthly, averaging 1.050 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to May 2019, with 99 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.680 % in Feb 2016 and a record low of 0.300 % in Dec 2018. Brazil Loans: Outstanding: Financial System: Arrears: 15-90 Days: Non Financial Corporations: Nonearmarked: Non Financial Corporations: Discount of Trade Bills data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Monetary – Table BR.KAB004: Loans: Outstanding: Financial System: Arrears from 15 to 90 Days: by Modality. Brazilian Central Bank has made changes in methodology of Financial System Credit Data in February of 2013 after 13 years following the same methodology. These changes are necessary face the expansion of credit, favored by the improvement of the indicators of employment and income, continuous and sharp reduction of the interest rates and by important institutional advances. It is essential the availability of new information, in particular, which allows more detailed monitoring of credit arrangements with targeted resources, especially real estate financing, whose dynamism has contributed to reducing the housing deficit in the country. The main change includes coverage of data on concessions, interest rates, terms and default rates that were extended to the segment of directed credit and also became necessary to further detailing the statistical framework, to enable identification of the terms most relevant as well as reduce the relative share of loans not classified - embedded in 'other receivables'. Banco Central do Brasil fez mudanças na metodologia de Dados de Crédito do Sistema Financeiro, em fevereiro de 2013 depois de 13 anos seguindo a mesma metodologia. Essas mudanças são fundamentais face a expansão do crédito, favorecido pela melhora dos indicadores de emprego e renda, redução contínua e acentuada das taxas de juro e por importantes avanços institucionais. É imprescindível a disponibilidade de novas informações, em particular, que possibilitem o acompanhamento mais detalhado das modalidades de crédito com recursos direcionados, sobretudo os financiamentos imobiliários, cujo dinamismo tem contribuído para a redução do déficit habitacional no País. A principal alteração compreende a cobertura dos dados relativos a concessões, taxas de juros, prazos e índices de inadimplência que passam a serem estendidos ao segmento de crédito direcionado e também se fez necessário aprofundar o detalhamento do arcabouço estatístico, de modo a possibilitar a identificação das modalidades mais relevantes, bem como reduzir a participação relativa das operações de crédito não classificadas – incorporadas em “outros créditos”.