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Brazil's 2024 growth seen at 3.6%, says finance minister

BY Reuters | ECONOMIC | 01/07/25 11:36 AM EST

BRASILIA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Tuesday that the country's economic growth likely hit 3.6% in 2024, while the primary deficit for the year is expected to have reached 0.1% of gross domestic product (GDP).

The deficit figure excluded expenses related to emergency measures addressing floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Speaking in an interview with TV channel GloboNews, Haddad emphasized the need for the government to improve its communication at a time when global markets remain highly "sensitive". (Reporting by Marcela Ayres; Editing by Gabriel Araujo)

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