Brazil Inflation Rises to 4.58%, Above 4.5% Ceiling
Brazil’s IPCA inflation hit 4.58% in 12 months to September, above the 4.5% target ceiling. What it means for Selic...
October 9, 2026Topic
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Illegal Drugs Could Enter Brazil’s GDP From 2028 Under Statistics Agency Review
Brazil's statistics agency is studying how to count illegal drugs in GDP from 2028, under UN accounting rules. Nothing is...
September 30, 2026
Brazil Inflation Rate 2026: Preview Jumps 0.70% in September
Brazil's inflation rate preview (IPCA-15) rose 0.70% in September 2026, above the 0.55% forecast. We show what drove it and...
September 25, 2026
How Many People Live in Brazil? 214 Million, Peaking 2041
About 214 million people live in Brazil in 2026, per IBGE. The count peaks at 220 million in 2041, then...
July 31, 2026
Brazil’s Statistics Agency IBGE Faces a Strike That Could Delay Key Data
IBGE staff vote July 15–24 on a national strike from August 5, targeting chief Pochmann. A stoppage could delay Brazil's...
July 14, 2026
Brazil’s Service Sector Sees Uptick in November
In November, Brazil's service sector witnessed a pivotal turnaround, registering a 0.4% increase over October
January 16, 2024
Four record-breaking harvests predicted for Brazil’s agriculture in 2023
In 2023, Brazilian agriculture is anticipated to see at least four record-breaking harvests: soy, corn, wheat, and sorghum, according to...
June 14, 2023
Brazilian companies make less profit and reduce investments
The financial situation of companies is hindering investments, which had a 3.4% drop in the first quarter compared to the...
June 7, 2023
Inflation in Brazil slowed to 0.71% in March, despite gasoline hikes
The Broad National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) was 0.71% in March after rising 0.84% in February. The Brazilian Institute of...
April 11, 2023