While others struggle with inflation, Brazil registers the biggest price drop in 42 years
The National Wide Consumer Price Index (IPCA), Brazil's main inflation index, ended the month of July with a decline of...
August 9, 2022Topic
inflation
July inflation in Brazil down more than expected -FGV
The General Price Index-Domestic Availability (IGP-DI) fell 0.38% in July from June. The decline was above market estimates.
August 5, 2022
Brazil’s central bank raises Selic prime rate to 13.75%
The Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) announced on Wednesday a 0.5 percentage point increase in the prime rate,
August 4, 2022
Analysis: Figures explain why Argentina is in economic trouble
A sizeable fiscal imbalance has led Argentina into a new economic crisis, with a sharp loss of purchasing power for...
August 3, 2022
Brazil goes in the opposite direction than other countries, we have lower inflation and a higher GDP -Bolsonaro
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday 28 that Brazil is "going against the grain" of the world and should record...
July 29, 2022
Despite record-high construction activity, construction inflation in Brazil falls to 1.16% in July
Inflation for materials, equipment, and services decreased from 1.40% in June to 0.60% in July. The labor index fluctuated between...
July 26, 2022
Bus fares in Argentina rise by 40% due to crisis and inflation
Facing inflation of more than 60 percent and a sharp devaluation of the peso against the dollar, socialist-ruled Argentina will...
July 26, 2022
Brazil’s Bolsonaro on Petrobras president: “If I have to change him five times, I will do it”
President Jair Bolsonaro said Wednesday, 13, that he is willing to change the command of Petrobras, the largest oil company...
July 14, 2022
After fuel, electricity bills for customers of 10 utilities in Brazil will now also drop; see list
After fuel prices fell by an average of 17% due to the efforts of the Bolsonaro government and Congress, the...
July 13, 2022