Brazil’s Presidential Candidates Announce Plans for Economy
High inflation, low economic growth and the level of independence of Brazil's Central Bank are at the center of discussions.
October 1, 2014Topic
Central Bank
Brazil Central Bank Forecasts Higher Inflation, Lower GDP: Daily
The Banco Central (BC, or Central Bank) in Brazil released its Second Quarter Inflation Report Thursday forecasting higher inflation and...
June 27, 2014
Inflation to Surpass Target During World Cup
World Cup Games is helping increase inflation index by increasing prices of restaurants and hotel accommodations.
June 10, 2014
May’s Food and Transport Help Lower Inflation: Daily
Brazil Inflation lost strength in May due mainly to food and transport prices, according to the IBGE (Brazilian Statistics Bureau).
June 9, 2014
April Food and Air Travel Help Slow Inflation: Daily
After soaring in March, food and air travel prices drop, helping consumer inflation levels in April.
May 12, 2014
Inflation Forecast Down, Food Price Up: Daily
The president of the Central Bank, Alexandre Tombini, said that he is not surprised by the sharp rise in food...
April 11, 2014
Brazil Interest Rates at Two-Year-High: Daily
The Brazilian Central Bank has raised interest rates to a two-year high, signaling to the country’s banks that it is...
April 4, 2014
Brazil 4.5% Inflation a Priority for Rousseff: Daily
Dilma Rouseff has told the public that she and her government are striving daily to contain inflation in Brazil.
January 21, 2014
Raised FGTS Limit Helps Homebuyers
Brazil’s National Monetary Council raised the amount of money allowed to take out of the FGTS (a government-led unemployment insurance...
October 8, 2013