Brazil’s June IPCA-15 Inflation Eases, Surprising Analysts
Today, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) revealed June’s IPCA-15 inflation at 0.39%.
This represented a modest slowdown from May’s 0.44%. The previous June showed a notably smaller increase of 0.04%.
The IPCA-15 is a preliminary inflation indicator in Brazil that provides early insights into price trends.
Over the past year, this indicator marked a 4.06% rise, surpassing the prior year’s 3.70%.
These latest figures didn’t meet analyst forecasts, which had predicted a 0.45% monthly and 4.12% annual inflation.
The quarter’s cumulative IPCA-E, tied to the IPCA-15, came in at 1.04%, below last year’s 1.12%.
In June, prices in seven out of nine surveyed groups increased. Only the Transportation and Household Articles groups saw decreases, at 0.23% and 0.01%, respectively.
Food and Beverages, Housing, and Health and Personal Care influenced inflation most significantly, with increases of 0.98%, 0.63%, and 0.57%.
In the Food and Beverages sector, home food prices leapt from 0.22% in May to 1.13% in June.
Key rises included potatoes at 24.18%, UHT milk at 8.84%, rice at 4.20%, and tomatoes at 6.32%.
Yet, prices for Carioca beans, onions, and fruits dropped by 4.69%, 2.52%, and 2.28%.
Dining out also grew more expensive, from 0.37% to 0.59%. Snacks and meals rose to 0.80% and 0.51%.
Brazil’s IPCA-15 figures are more than monthly stats. They tell a story of a nation grappling with fluctuating costs amidst global economic shifts.
This data feeds into family budgets, business plans, and policy decisions across the country, reflecting the broader challenges of managing inflation in a dynamic economic landscape.
Such trends affect daily life, shaping how millions budget for groceries and balance their spending in an unpredictable economy.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 185,147.15 | -0.02% | +21.85% | 185,188.13 | 168,310 | 167,142 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.16 | +0.01% | -5.13% | 5.16 | 5.18 | 5.14 | — |
| SELIC | 14.00% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PETR4 | 41.64 | -0.05% | +35.19% | 41.66 | 41.97 | 41.15 | 41,499,400 |
| VALE3 | 72.97 | +0.83% | +30.75% | 72.37 | 73.54 | 72.66 | 17,658,000 |
| ITUB4 | 38.60 | -1.03% | +4.57% | 39.00 | 39.34 | 38.39 | 29,487,800 |
| BBDC4 | 16.85 | +0.36% | +3.50% | 16.79 | 16.90 | 16.67 | 19,416,900 |
| BBAS3 | 19.37 | +0.47% | +0.73% | 19.28 | 19.44 | 19.16 | 11,069,200 |
| B3SA3 | 14.26 | -0.21% | +12.73% | 14.29 | 14.47 | 14.11 | 33,037,800 |
| ABEV3 | 14.89 | -0.80% | +21.91% | 15.01 | 15.07 | 14.81 | 16,453,100 |
| WEGE3 | 47.59 | +0.49% | +29.99% | 47.36 | 48.08 | 47.36 | 3,364,600 |
| PRIO3 | 59.14 | -0.19% | +50.67% | 59.25 | 59.81 | 58.74 | 3,325,600 |
| SUZB3 | 41.33 | +2.35% | -23.55% | 40.38 | 41.48 | 40.35 | 3,914,900 |
| RENT3 | 34.68 | -0.09% | +0.84% | 34.71 | 34.96 | 34.35 | 7,979,100 |
| AZZA3 | 15.89 | -2.63% | -53.76% | 16.32 | 16.42 | 15.82 | 1,330,300 |
| CSNA3 | 4.30 | +0.47% | -42.65% | 4.28 | 4.41 | 4.26 | 10,076,100 |
| GGBR4 | 24.69 | +2.19% | +51.38% | 24.16 | 24.85 | 24.18 | 7,047,600 |
| ENEV3 | 24.21 | -1.38% | +70.49% | 24.55 | 24.64 | 23.99 | 9,297,000 |
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