Inflation Increases Less in October Due to Food, Transport
The accumulated inflation for the last twelve months, however, surpasses the government's annual inflation target.
November 7, 2014
Real Estate Price Growth in Rio, São Paulo Continues to Fall
Despite the decrease in price growth, the two cities are still the costliest real estate regions in Brazil.
November 7, 2014
Petrobras Increases Prices of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel at Refineries
The increase in fuel prices is an attempt by the government to decrease Petrobras' multi-million debt.
November 7, 2014
Defeated Candidate Aecio Neves Reclaims Senate Seat
Neves promises to keep up strong opposition but rejects proposals for impeachment of President Rousseff.
November 5, 2014
Brazil’s October Trade Balance is Worst in 16 Years
Government officials, however, forecast surplus at the end of the year, with 2014 closing in positive territory.
November 5, 2014
Violence, Death Leads Bus Drivers to Strike in São Paulo
More than 100 buses have been torched in the city since the beginning of the year.
November 5, 2014
Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Volunteer Registration Surges
Registration to work as a volunteer in the 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics closes on November 15th.
November 4, 2014
Major Policy Shifts in Next Rousseff Term Unlikely
Important policy changes would require the President to take on vested interests within her political base.
October 31, 2014
Brazil’s Central Bank Increases Interest Rate
In an unexpected move the Monetary Policy Committee increases the Selic to its highest rate since 2011.
October 30, 2014