Brazil Has One of the World’s Highest Real Interest Rates — So Why Is Inflation Still Winning?
Brazil runs one of the world's highest real interest rates - 10.9% - yet inflation stays above target. The reason...
May 21, 2026Section
Brazil Inflation News
Coverage of Brazilian inflation, IPCA, Selic rate decisions, Copom meetings, and Boletim Focus forecasts.
Brazil Inflation Forecast Hits 4.71% as Hormuz Oil Shock Bites
Brazil's 2026 IPCA forecast rose to 4.71%—past the 4.50% ceiling for the first time—as the Focus survey logged its 5th...
April 14, 2026
Brazil IPCA Surges to 0.88% in March on Fuel and Food Costs
Brazil's IPCA rose 0.88% in March—12-month rate at 4.14%, above the 3% target. Gasoline up 4.59%, food up 1.94%. What...
April 10, 2026
Brazil Inflation Falls to 0.16% as Fuel Package Cushions War Shock
Brazil's IPCA hit 0.16% in March 2026—lowest since mid-2024—as transport costs fell 0.33%. 12-month rate: 5.93%. What it means before...
April 10, 2026
Venezuela’s Leader Admits Regime Caused Hyperinflation
Acting president Delcy Rodríguez admitted for the first time that Venezuela's salary policy caused hyperinflation. May 1 wage increase promised....
April 9, 2026
Brazil Focus Report: Inflation Forecast Climbs for Fourth Straight Week as Iran War Weighs
Brazil's 2026 IPCA forecast climbed to 4.36% for a fourth straight week as Hormuz closure lifts energy costs. Selic seen...
April 7, 2026
Brazil’s Electricity Bills Rose 401% in 20 Years — Far Above Inflation
Brazilian residential tariffs surged 401.4% from 2000–2024, outpacing 340% inflation. See what's driving costs and what ANEEL approved for 2026.
April 6, 2026
Investing in Brazil 2026: B3, Selic, Real Estate and Risks
Ibovespa hit 192,624 points in Feb 2026 (+40% YoY) and FDI reached a 10-year high of $84B. What foreign investors...
April 6, 2026
Brazil Inflation Rate 2026: IPCA, Selic and What’s Next
Brazil's IPCA fell to 3.81% in Feb 2026—lowest since April 2024—while Selic sits at 14.75%. See forecasts, rate cuts, and...
March 31, 2026