Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate: 5.25% (5 Aug 2021)
Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate came in at 5.25 on Aug 4, 2021, compared with 4.25 previously. See the full release history, chart, Banco Central do Brasil context, and API access for this series.
- Actual
- 5.25
- Previous
- 4.25
- Forecast
- --
- Next release
- Nov 4, 2026
5 Aug 2021
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Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate release analysis
What the release showed
Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate came in at 5.25 in the release of Aug 4, 2021, up 1 from 4.25.
Why Central Bank Policy Rate matters for BRL
Policy rate differentials between countries are the primary driver of carry-trade positioning and long-run FX equilibrium. When the Banco Central do Brasil is hiking while others are on hold, the brl typically appreciates on an interest rate differential basis.
How to read it
A surprise rate hike is brl-positive; a surprise cut is negative. Forward guidance and the policy statement accompanying each decision are often more market-moving than the rate change itself, as markets are usually well-positioned for the expected move.
What to watch next
The next Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate release is due on Nov 4, 2026.
- Differentials widening (one central bank diverging from the others)
- Dovish/hawkish surprises versus the rate path priced into OIS
- Forward guidance language shifts even when the rate is unchanged
- Out-of-meeting cuts or hikes (rare, large FX impact)
Recent Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate releases
Each release with the date it was published. Full history
| Released | Period | Actual | Previous | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 | 4.25 | 3.5 | -- |
| May 5, 2021 | May 6, 2021 | 3.5 | 2.75 | -- |
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import requests
resp = requests.get(
"https://api.fxmacrodata.com/v1/announcements/brl/policy_rate",
headers={"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"},
timeout=30,
)
rows = resp.json()["data"]
print(rows[-1])Match this release by announcement_id brl_policy_rate_2021-08-05. Forecasts for the same release: /v1/predictions/brl/policy_rate.
Release data snapshot
Citation fields for this announcement.
| Public release ID | brl_policy_rate_2021-08-04 |
|---|---|
| API announcement ID | brl_policy_rate_2021-08-05 |
| Release time |
2021-08-04 21:48 UTC
|
| Reference period date | 2021-08-05 |
| Actual value | 5.25 |
| Previous value | 4.25 |
| Forecast | -- |
| Surprise | -- |
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What did Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate come in at, and how did it compare with the forecast and the previous reading?
Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate was 5.25% on Aug 5, 2021. The previous reading was 4.25%.
When was this Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate release published?
This release was published on Aug 4, 2021 at 18:48 America/Sao_Paulo.
When is the next Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate release?
The next Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate release is scheduled for Nov 4, 2026.
What is the official source for Brazil Central Bank Policy Rate?
BCB publishes the official Central Bank Policy Rate series. FXMacroData stores every release with its announcement timestamp and serves it from the announcements endpoint for this series.
Raw announcement payload
Field names are preserved for traceability and downstream testing.
{
"announcement_datetime": 1628113680,
"announcement_id": "brl_policy_rate_2021-08-05",
"announcement_source_url": "https://www.bcb.gov.br/en/monetarypolicy/copomstatements/2407",
"capture_time_basis": "backfill_fetch_completed",
"date": "2021-08-05",
"observed_at_ns": 1791205098962956300,
"previous_value": 4.25,
"publication_time_precision": "minute",
"publication_time_status": "confirmed",
"revisions": [
{
"announcement_source_url": "https://www.bcb.gov.br/en/monetarypolicy/copomstatements/2407",
"capture_time_basis": "backfill_fetch_completed",
"epoch": 1628113680,
"is_first_release": false,
"observed_at_ns": 1791205098962956300,
"publication_time_precision": "minute",
"publication_time_status": "confirmed",
"val": 5.25,
"vintage_status": "captured_snapshot"
}
],
"val": 5.25,
"vintage_status": "captured_snapshot"
}