March 2025 Sees Major Outflows from Brazilian Equities and Bonds

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Data from the Central Bank of Brazil show foreign investors withdrew $2.71 billion from Brazilian stocks in March 2025
quarter, equity outflows reached $66 million, suggesting a less severe but ongoing trend
Fixed-income securities also saw foreign capital exit, with a negative balance of $841 million in March.This shift contrasts with last
however, attracted $1.77 billion in foreign capital in March, a marked increase from $118 million a year earlier
For the quarter, these funds saw net inflows of $1.81 billion, offering a rare bright spot.Direct foreign investment, which supports
productive sectors, dropped to $6 billion in March from $10.2 billion last year
Equities and Bonds
from 2024
capital, volatility and external pressures now shape the flow and direction of foreign investment
The numbers reveal a market adjusting to new realities, where investors weigh opportunity against growing risk.