Brazil’s central bank reported a net negative exchange flow of $2.55 billion for August through August 21, reflecting broader capital outflows during the period.
The financial channel, which covers foreign direct investment, portfolio flows, profit remittances and interest payments, recorded net outflows of $5.95 billion over the same interval. In contrast, the commercial channel—tracking export and import settlements—posted a surplus of $3.40 billion.
Weekly data for August 17–21 showed net outflows of $4.06 billion, underscoring sustained pressure on Brazil’s foreign exchange position. Year-to-date through August 21, the country’s total exchange flow remained positive at $17.14 billion, according to preliminary central bank figures.
The data, part of Brazil’s contracted foreign exchange statistics, are provisional and subject to revision as additional transactions are recorded. The central bank did not provide an immediate explanation for the divergence between the financial and commercial channels.
