Brazil’s weekly consumer price index increases in 5 of 7 capitals at end of June -FGV
The acceleration of inflation, measured by the IPC-S, to 0.64% at the end of June, from 0.57% at the immediately...
July 2, 2021Topic
inflation
Brazil mid-June inflation rises above 8% for first time in nearly five years
Brazilian consumer inflation rose above 8% in the month to mid-June for the first time in almost five years, figures...
June 25, 2021
Inflation in Argentina eases in May but remains at high levels
Inflation in Argentina ceded some ground last May but continues at very high levels, with a worrying trajectory in the...
June 16, 2021Brazil 2021 inflation, GDP and interest rate forecasts surge to new highs – FOCUS survey
Forecasts for Brazilian growth, inflation, and interest rates in 2021 hit new highs, a survey of economists showed on Monday,...
June 14, 2021
VW’s Brazil CEO expects new shutdowns due to component shortages – “It’s a daily struggle”
Amidst a shortage of semiconductors, Volkswagen has shut down two plants in Brazil on Monday, June 7, for 10 days
June 9, 2021
Inflation leads Argentina to repeat failed measures
If past interventions could serve as a guide, Argentina's new ban on beef exports will not succeed in holding down...
May 21, 2021
Brazilians have paid over US$189 billion in taxes so far this year (May 19) – ACSP
Brazilians paid R$1 trillion in taxes in 2021 by federal, state, and municipal governments, says São Paulo Commercial Association's (ACSP)
May 19, 2021
Argentina suspends meat exports for 30 days over inflation concerns
Argentina is having a 30-day meat exports' suspension amid soaring prices that raised government concerns over losing control of inflation
May 18, 2021
After recent economic activity, Brazil government raises GDP 2021 growth projection to 3.5%.
Brazil's government raises GDP projection to 3.5%, above the expected 3.2%, due to higher activity, depending on the evolution of...
May 18, 2021