Brazil has definitely gained the confidence of the international community. Due to its excellent performance, the country was one of the latest to enter and one of the first ones to leave the worst financial crisis of the last 80 years. 

Entrepreneurs, consumers and investors, both domestic and international, are confident that the economy is well-equipped to face the upcoming years. Market agents, including financial markets, believe that, in 2010, Brazil will see its economy grow at a stronger pace—over 5% per  annum. Aftergrowing at a 4.2% pace over the period of 2003 to 2008, we expect that our country will reach a 5% average growth within 2009 to 2014. 

The primary surplus will increase in 2010, as compared to 2009. The public sector will also have its fiscal targets achieved in the current year, with fewer primary expenses and an increase in revenue, as the economy recovers and also as the gradual elimination of fiscal stimulus given during  the crisis period is ends. 

Government actions stimulating growth, investments and wealth transfers altogether will continue to play a pivotal role in GDP expansion, with low inflation and interest rates.