BNB study shows Brazil’s Northeast economy grows 2.5% in 12 months through July 2026

• Banco do Nordeste analysis showed Brazil’s Northeast economy grew 2.5% in the 12 months through July 2026, matching the South.
• The pace beat Brazil’s 1.5% gain, based on the central bank’s IBC-Br activity index.
• Pernambuco led tracked northeastern states with 3.6% growth; Bahia lagged at 1.4%, slightly below the national rate.
• The report flagged a slowdown since April 2026, when annualized growth hit 3%; July eased to 2.5%.
• Nationally, agriculture rose 2.3% over 12 months; services grew 1.9%; industry gained 0.7%.

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