Brazil's seasonally adjusted FGV‑IBRE Consumer Confidence Index rose by 1 point in April 2026, reaching 89.1, its highest level since December 2025. The advance reflected improvements in both the assessment of current conditions and expectations, with current conditions providing the main support.
The Current Situation Index increased 2.1 points to 83.2. Within this component, the indicator of households' current financial situation climbed 3.9 points to 76.0, the highest reading since February 2020, while the indicator of the current local economic situation edged up 0.3 points to 95.0.
The Expectations Index gained 0.2 points, reaching 92.3. The indicator of households’ future financial situation advanced 0.9 points to 90.3, its highest level since December 2025, while expectations for the overall economy remained unchanged at 105.5. In contrast, planned purchases of durable goods slipped 0.3 points to 82.5.
