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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
BrazilBrazil Foreign Direct Investment climbed to 8.91B in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Brazil Foreign Direct Investment climbed to 8.91B in April 2026, released May 2026, up 2.87B from March's 6.04B reading. The print exceeded the 5.3B consensus by 3.61B. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 6.28B. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Direct Investment averaged 6.4B, vs 4.25B in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 81st percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
8.91
Actual
5.3
Consensus
6.04
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±1.94 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 4.88
Actual: 8.91
Error: -4.04
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.43 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.31 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Foreign Direct Investment (Brazil) was reported at 8.91 billion in May 2026. This beat the market consensus of 5.30 billion by 3.61 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 6.04 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 6.62 billion, ranging from -5.25 billion to 10.94 billion across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 7.94 billion, up from the prior three at 5.17 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 4.49 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.68 billion). In May readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Direct Investment has averaged 6.98 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 1.94 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 26, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate Decision (Jun 17) and CFTC BRL speculative net positions (Jun 19).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Foreign Direct Investment — Brazil
DEFINITION
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a financial indicator that measures the amount of capital invested by a foreign entity into a domestic economy. It is a key measure of a country's attractiveness to foreign investors and can have a significant impact on economic growth, job creation, and technological advancement. FDI is often used as a gauge of a country's openness to international trade and its ability to attract and retain foreign capital. This indicator is closely monitored by governments, businesses, and investors as it provides valuable insights into the overall health and competitiveness of a country's economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 8.91 B, consensus 5.3 B. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 6.04 B. Before that (Feb 2026): 6.75 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU, r=-0.45) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.