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Key messages Increased financial tensions in emerging markets, including Brazil, in line with the process of withdrawal of monetary stimuli in the United States and protectionist threats. At local level, tensions have been fueled by political uncertainty and the fiscal imbroglio. The relative strength of the Brazilian external accounts has prevented the situation from becoming even more difficult. Growth prospects deteriorate: the recovery process will be more gradual than previously expected. Financial volatility, the negative effects of exchange rate depreciation on inflation and thus on the ability of monetary policy to stimulate the economy, doubts about whether the next government will face fiscal problems and the consequences of the recent truckers’ strike, among other factors, make it more likely that growth in 2018 and 2019 will be 1.6% and 2.4%, respectively, instead of 2.1% and 3.0% as previously expected.
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 _/ 3 Contents 01 Global environment: global growth continues, but risks are intensifying 02 Brazil: deterioration of the prospects for economic growth 03 Brazil: forecast table
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 _/ 4 01 Global environment: global growth continues, but risks are intensifying
BBVA Research - Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 /5 Global growth continues, but risks are intensifying 01 02 03 The pace of global expansion is Increased protectionism Increase in the price of oil being maintained, but is less At the moment, its impact Higher inflation and drag on synchronized on growth is limited, but it growth in oil-importing countries Growth is robust in the US due could be greater if the to the fiscal stimulus and stable measures under discussion in China, but it has been reduced were to be implemented in Europe 04 05 06 Different pace of monetary More volatility in emerging Global risks are intensifying normalization in Europe and markets The possibility of a trade war the United States Increased financial tensions due comes together with greater Strengthening of the dollar to increased financing costs and risks in emerging economies and tightening of global protectionist threats and in Europe financial conditions
BBVA Research - Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 /6 Robust global economy despite growing uncertainty World GDP growth (Forecasts based on BBVA-GAIN, % QoQ) 1.2 Global growth continues, supported by private consumption and investment, 1.0 but with growing differences by region 0.8 World trade continues to show a positive trend, although it is losing momentum and still 0.6 does not reflect the protectionist escalation 0.4 Confidence indicators show Dec-13 Dec-14 Dec-15 Dec-16 Dec-17 Jun-13 Jun-14 Jun-15 Jun-16 Jun-17 Jun-18 some moderation, but remain at high levels CI 20% CI 40% CI 60% Point Estimates Period average Source: BBVA Research
BBVA Research - Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 /7 Limited effect of approved tariff increases, but significant if those being discussed are implemented Effect on GDP growth of US tariff increases and the response by other countries (2018-19, pp) The tariff increases approved by 0.00 the US would have a limited direct impact. Indirect effects, via -0.05 economic confidence and financial -0.10 channel, could be felt in 2H18 -0.15 With a protectionist escalation, -0.20 the negative effect on growth -0.25 would also be significant in the US -0.30 -0.35 The effect, smaller in Europe, would differ by country and would, -0.40 above all, affect Germany and the -0.45 countries in Eastern Europe Current measures Measures under discussion World US China Eurozone The growth of global GDP could be reduced by around 0.2 pp just due to the trade channel Measures announced: tariff increase to 25% on steel, 10% on aluminium and 25% on Chinese imports for a value of US$50 billion. Measures under discussion: Tariff increases up to 20% on cars and Chinese imports for a value of US$200 billion. Source: BBVA Research
BBVA Research - Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 /8 The rise in the price of oil will push inflation upwards and could weigh down growth Upward revision of the price of oil and inflation (%) The increase is due to a reduction 10 3.0 in supply. The price will remain relatively stable in 2018 and 2019 8 2.5 2.0 Higher inflation in the euro zone, 6 although below the target, while 1.5 core inflation will increase 4 gradually from very low levels 1.0 2 In the USA the impact will be 0.5 lower, but inflation will remain 0 0.0 above the target in 2018-19 -2 -0.5 The exit strategy of the Fed and 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 the ECB is reinforced Brent Eurozone inflation US inflation April 2018 July 2018 Source: BBVA Research
BBVA Research - Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 /9 Fed and ECB return to conventional monetary policy each at a different pace Assessment Interest rates 3.25% 0.55% Reduction of US$450 The pace of rate 1.5% 2.00% billion in 2018 hikes accelerates 0.75% in 2018 2016 2017 2018 2019 0.25% Gradual ending of QE Delay in rate hikes between September until September 2019 0% 0% 0% and December 2018 2016 2017 2018 2019 Source: BBVA Research
BBVA Research - Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 10 The strength of the US dollar and higher interest rates are causing an adjustment in emerging markets EUR-USD exchange rate and BBVA index of financial tensions in emerging markets The most vulnerable countries are 1.00 2.0 those with the greatest trade 1.05 deficit and the greatest need for 1.5 1.0 1.10 external financing 1.15 0.5 Shift towards a tightening of 0.0 1.20 monetary policy in emerging -0.5 1.25 countries (except China) to avoid further depreciation of their -1.0 1.30 currencies -1.5 1.35 -2.0 1.40 The increase in financial tensions also reflects the intensification of Sep-13 Sep-14 Sep-15 Sep-16 Sep-17 Mar-13 Mar-14 Mar-15 Mar-16 Mar-17 Mar-18 trade disputes Financial stress in emerging markets EURUSD (RHS, inverted) Source: BBVA Research based on Bloomberg
BBVA Research - Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 11 Protectionism and political factors lead to a growing risk aversion Risk appetite/aversion indicator Investor sentiment has shifted 1.0 from a framework of risk-taking (and even a certain complacency) 0.5 to one of risk aversion "Risk-on mood" The change is causing a rotation 0.0 of flows between assets: from emerging markets to developed -0.5 ones, and from equities to bonds "Risk-off mood" Trade tensions could lead to an -1.0 environment of flight towards quality -1.5 Apr-17 Oct-17 Apr-18 Jul-17 Jul-18 Jan-17 Jan-18 Average from 2014 (max and min) Source: BBVA Research
BBVA Research - Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 12 Stable growth in the US, but a slowdown in other areas USA 2018 2019 Eurozone 2.8 2.8 2018 2019 China 2.0 1.7 2018 2019 6.3 6.0 Mexico 2018 2019 2.6 2.0 South America Turkey World 2018 2019 Up 0.9 2.1 2018 2019 2018 2019 Unchanged 3.8 3.0 3.8 3.8 Down Source: BBVA Research
BBVA Research - Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 13 Global risks: the main one is a trade war, but those associated with emerging economies and Europe are increasing CHINA High indebtedness: more contained but still high Protectionism: upwards (retaliation) with possible impact on domestic policies (financial stability, reforms) USA CHINA USA Protectionism: upwards EZ The Fed exit strategy: high.Aggressive rate hikes in the face of a Short-term probability temporary increase in inflation Signs of over-valuation of certain financial assets EM EUROZONE Political uncertainty: on the upswing, led by Italy. Brexit: risk of a rough departure Protectionism: on the upside with a focus on the auto sector Exit strategy by the ECB: on the downside (delay of rate hikes) Severity EMERGING ECONOMIES Upward. Global risks and domestic vulnerabilities in some countries are raising the risk of a systemic crisis Sourcce: BBVA Research
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 _/ 14 02 Brazil: deterioration of the growth prospects of the economy
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 15 Recent financial tensions helped put an end to the excessive optimism of the markets with regard to Brazil BBVA index of financial tensions Currency depreciation in emerging countries (*) (average since Jan-06 = 0) (percentage change) 4,5 50 News of recording in 3,5 which Temer allegedly 40 Rousseff's endorses bribes impeachment Recent 30 2,5 process turbulence 20 1,5 10 0,5 0 -0,5 -10 Turkey Chile Peru Colombia Mexico Brazil Russia Poland Ukraine Hungary India Indonesia Argentina Malaysia -1,5 Jul-16 Apr-14 Jul-14 Apr-15 Jul-15 Apr-16 Apr-17 Jul-17 Apr-18 Jul-18 Oct-14 Oct-15 Oct-16 Oct-17 Jan-15 Jan-18 Jan-14 Jan-16 Jan-17 Brazil Emerging Economies Last three months Year-to-date (*) A positive value indicates a depreciation of the local currency. Data up until 13 July. Source: BBVA Research Source: Bloomberg Until a few months ago, the markets seemed to be Despite the interventions of the Central Bank (BCB), the ignoring the risks related to the increase in interest real has been among the currencies most affected by rates in developed countries as well as those recent turbulence. The Sao Paulo Stock Exchange has associated with political and fiscal uncertainty in shrunk 9% and the country risk increased 19% (up to 298 Brazil. bps) in the last three months
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 16 Recent financial volatility: triggered by global factors, fueled by local factors Currency depreciation: weights of global and local factors in the year-to-date The increases in interest rates in the United States and protectionism threats were the main triggers of the recent correction in financial assets 10% prices in emerging economies, including the depreciation of the exchange rate in Brazil The exchange rate depreciation was sharper in Brazil than in other regions. Although the external indicators of the Brazilian economy are relatively positive, some local factors have significantly contributed to weaken the Brazilian real 90% Among these local factors are: • increased political uncertainty • the fiscal imbroglio Global factors Local factors Source: BBVA Research
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 17 Political uncertainty: the race for the presidency is still fairly wide open Presidential poll (conducted between 21-24 June 2018) There are still many candidates with 35 possibilities of winning the presidential elections in October 30 The biggest favourite would probably be 25 Lula, who for judicial reasons is unlikely to be able to run as a candidate 20 Polls show that the proportion of blank and spoiled ballot papers could be 15 exceptionally high This, as well as the historically low 10 approval of the current government, is reinforcing the perception of social 5 weariness and repudiation of the political class 0 Others * J. Bolsonaro Marina S. C. Gomes Undecided G. Alckmin Blank / spoiled voters * Sum of the candidates with less than 5% of voting intention. Source: CNI/IBOPE
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 18 Political uncertainty fuels doubts about whether the structural deterioration of public accounts will be reversed in the coming years Primary expenses and revenues (*) Breakdown of primary expenses (*) (% of GDP) (% of total expenses) 21 100 90 22 20 20 28 80 19 70 12 14 6 60 18 22 26 50 30 17 40 30 16 20 40 44 35 15 10 14 0 1997 2007 2017 13 Discretionary expenses 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Non-discretionary expenses: others Non-discretionary expenses: wages Primary expenses Primary revenue Non-discretionary expenses: social security (*) Primary expenses and income of the federal government. (*) Federal government expenses. Source: IPEADATA, BBVA Research Source: IPEADATA, BBVA Research The tax increases and controls on spending (including the Public expenditure remains high, largely due to introduction of a ceiling on its growth) announced in recent the increase in the expenses in which the years have been insufficient to reverse the negative fiscal trends. government has no discretionary power to Public debt, for example, continues to rise (77% of GDP in May) reduce, as is the case of social security expenses
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 19 How to deal with the fiscal imbroglio? There are no easy solutions... 01 02 By increasing taxation? By reducing public spending? The level of taxation in Brazil is already excessively high. Taking into account the high level of public spending, it may Raising taxes is a politically costly option that, in addition, be the best alternative in economic terms. In any case, the would damage the competitiveness of the private sector. margin to cut costs without a reform of social security or a A privatization programme could be an alternative, but reform to reduce the proportion of non-discretionary spending would have a high political cost and a relatively limited is very low. These reforms require a government with a high fiscal impact. Another option would be to reduce the fiscal level of political capital: both Dilma Rousseff and Michel benefits granted to specific sectors of the economy Temer tried unsuccessfully to adopt measures in this direction... 03 04 By increasing economic By yielding to the temptation to increase growth? inflation to facilitate payment of the debt? A significant increase in growth would increase Without an independent management of monetary policy by the collection of taxes and improve the public accounts, as the central bank, there could be a temptation to increase was observed between 2004 and 2013. However, an inflation to facilitate the payment of non-indexed public debt. expansion stimulated by external factors now seems It would be a dangerous alternative, with potentially very unlikely given the moderation of the Chinese economy and negative results, as shown by Brazil’s economic history... of commodity markets. An expansion based on internal factors is difficult if reforms that increase productivity are not made and if the fiscal imbroglio is not faced
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 20 Measures to improve the fiscal situation are expected from 2019, but an ambitious reform of social security seems less likely Fiscal balance (*) (% of GDP) Given the political uncertainty, it is 0 difficult to foresee how the fiscal problem will be faced in the future -2 The next government is likely to announce measures to increase taxes -4 and reduce spending to calm the markets and to meet fiscal objectives, which could even be relaxed -6 An ambitious reform of social security is less likely -8 So is a scenario of fiscal inaction, given its high economic cost (increase in -10 financing costs and inflation, a more depreciated exchange rate, lower GDP -12 growth, etc.) 2018 (f) 2019 (f) 2020 (f) 2021 (f) 2022 (f) 2014 2015 2016 2017 Primary result Interest payments Total fiscal result (*) (f) = forecasts. Source: BCB, BBVA Research
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 21 Having the external accounts under control has prevented recent volatility from becoming even more marked External indicators for selected emerging economies (Current account balance and reserves / external debt ratio) While political uncertainty and fiscal problems contributed to recent + 0,80 financial tensions, the relatively good India Russia state of the external accounts prevented 0,70 an even more difficult scenario 0,60 Brazil has US$382 billion in international Brazil reserves, equivalent to 19% of GDP or Reserves / external debt 0,50 350% of short-term external debt Malaysia The current account deficit is currently ratio Peru 0,40 Colombia Mexico low (0.6% of GDP), lower than direct foreign investment in the country (3.1% 0,30 Indonesia Poland Argentina in May) 0,20 Chile Hungary We expect the external deficit to remain Turkey Ukraine at low levels (0.3% of GDP in 2018 and 0,10 1.4% of GDP in 2019), in line with a depreciated exchange rate and weak domestic demand - 0,00 -6,0 -5,0 -4,0 -3,0 -2,0 -1,0 0,0 1,0 2,0 3,0 4,0 Current account - (% of GDP) + Source: : BBVA Research, BIS, IIF, IMF, World Bank, National sources
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 22 The exchange rate will remain at more depreciated levels than those observed up until a few months ago Exchange rate (Real / US dollar) The depreciation of the real has 3.7 been stronger than we expected, despite the fact that the central bank has intervened heavily through the 3.6 sale of f exchange rate swaps. There is little margin for the real, 3.5 which is at around 3.85 per US dollar, to appreciate in the short term. Volatility will remain high at least until 3.4 the October presidential elections The reduction of uncertainty after the 3.3 elections and the possible positive signals of the new government on the fiscal issue should allow some 3.2 appreciation of the exchange rate from the end of the year on 3.1 2016 2017 2018 (f) 2019 (f) Current forecasts Previous forecasts (April 2018) Source: : BBVA Research
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 23 The exchange depreciation will generate greater inflationary pressures Effect on the inflation rate of a 10% Degree of pass-through over the last years (*) depreciation of the exchange rate (in %) (cumulative effect, in basis points) 0.6 4.0 3.8 0.5 3.6 0.4 3.4 0.3 3.2 0.2 3.0 0.1 2.8 2.6 0.0 Sep-12 Sep-13 Sep-14 Sep-15 Sep-16 Sep-17 May-12 May-13 May-14 May-15 May-17 May-16 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14 Jan-15 Jan-16 Jan-17 Jan-18 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 quarters (*) Coefficient associated with external prices / exchange rate obtained from the estimation of a Phillips Curve for Brazil Source: BBVA Research Source: BBVA Research Our estimates suggest that in the current environment a They also show that the degree of pass-through in 10% depreciation in the exchange rate has an Brazil is currently lower than 2 or 3 years ago, accumulated effect on inflation of almost 0.6 although higher than in the previous period (from percentage points in a 12-month period 2012 to mid-2015)
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 24 Inflation on the upside Inflation: IPCA (in %, end of period) Inflation, which remained below 3.0% 7 between January and May, reached 4.4% in June, largely due to the 6 shortages caused by the truckers’ strike Taking this into account, as well as the 5 heavy depreciation of the exchange rate and the higher price of oil, among other factors, we have adjusted our inflation 4 forecasts upwards, from 3.7% to 4.5% in 2018 and from 4.5% to 4.7% in 2019 3 2 1 0 2016 2017 2018 (f) 2019 (f) Current forecasts Previous forecasts (April 2018) Source: BBVA Research
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 25 Less expansionary monetary policy Interest rates: SELIC (in %, end of period) The exchange rate depreciation has 16 caused the BCB to keep interest rates at 6.50% instead of cutting them by 25 bps 14 in June They will most likely remain at 6.50% 12 until the beginning of 2019, when inflationary pressures will force the BCB 10 to start a monetary tightening cycle (earlier and more aggressive than 8 previously expected) Guaranteeing the independence of the 6 BCB in the coming years will be fundamental: the level of debt and the 4 spending ceiling rule create certain incentives to increase inflation in an 2 environment in which inflation targets are being cut (4.25% in 2019, 4.0% in 2020 0 and 3.75% in 2021) 2016 2017 2018 (f) 2019 (f) Current forecasts Previous forecasts (April 2018) Source: BBVA Research
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 26 The recent truckers’ strike has also had negative effects on the economic environment... Indicators of economic activity (*) (change in %) 0,0 The truck drivers’ strike, caused by factors such as the increase in the -2,0 price of fuel and supported by a large part of the population, generated a -4,0 situation of shortages in the last days of May -6,0 The situation caused a strong upswing -8,0 in prices and a significant reduction in economic activity, which could be -10,0 reversed in the coming months to some extent -12,0 It is also possible that the episode -14,0 could negatively affect confidence during a more prolonged period, -16,0 hindering the recovery of the economy -18,0 Industrial Retail sales Consumer Business production confidence confidence Change in the last month Change in the last three months (*) Last month available: May, in the cases of industrial production and retail sales; June, in the case of confidence indicators. Retail sales: broad indicator. Source: IBGE, CNI and FGV
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 27 ...there is, therefore, a series of factors contributing to a deterioration of growth expectations in Brazil 01 02 Less Probable 03 slowdown Lower growth favourable of the than expected global Argentinian in 1Q18 environment economy 05 04 Lower Increased probability political of fiscal uncertainty reforms and adjustments 06 09 Greater Effects of financial the truckers’ volatility strike 07 08 Higher Less inflation expansionary monetary policy
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 28 We have revised the growth forecasts for Brazil downwards; the recovery will be slower than previously expected 3.0 % 2.1 % (before) 2.4 % (now) (before) 1.6 % (now) 1.0 % 2017 2018 2019 Despite the reduced optimism, the recovery of growth must continue, Likewise, growth could slow if there is no supported by relatively solid global demand, the performance of the progress in resolving fiscal problems, agricultural sector, the expansive tone of monetary policy and the mainly in the case of a further increase in adjustments made in previous years, etc. global risk aversion
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 29 The recovery of private consumption and investment will be gradual, exports will continue to contribute positively Growth of GDP and its components(*) (%) 7,5 5,0 2,5 0,0 -2,5 GDP Investment Private consumption Public consumption Exports Imports 2017 2018 (f) 2019 (f) (*) (f) Forecasts. Source: BBVA Research We have revised downwards our forecasts for Although we expect a lower contribution of domestic demand to private consumption and investments, in line growth, the outlook for external demand is more favorable, due with the deterioration of the macroeconomic to the effects of greater depreciation of the exchange rate and picture in recent months the lower pressure of domestic demand on imports
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 _/ 30 03Brazil: Forecast table
BBVA Research – Brazil Economic Outlook 3Q18 / 31 Forecasts for Brazil 2016 2017 2018 (f) 2019 (f) GDP -3,5 1.0 1.6 2.4 Private consumption (%) -4.3 0.9 1.7 1.8 Public consumption (%) -0.1 -0.6 -0.6 -0.5 Investment in fixed capital (%) -10.3 -1.9 2.9 5.0 Exports (%) 1.9 5.7 5.5 6.8 Imports (%) -10.2 5.5 4.8 4.2 Unemployment rate (average) 11.3 12.7 12.3 11.0 Inflation (end of period, YoY %) 6.3 2.9 4.5 4.7 SELIC rate (end of period, YoY %) 13.75 7.00 6.50 10.0 Exchange rate (end of period) 3.35 3.30 3.65 3.60 Current account (% of GDP) -1.3 -0.5 -0.3 -1.4 Public sector fiscal balance (% of GDP) -9.0 -7.8 -7.8 -5.8 (f) Forecast
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