Economic Outlook in Brazil Continues with Gloomy Estimates
The government has been implementing fiscal policies to reduce inflation, decrease spending and increase the country’s primary surplus.
April 21, 2015Topic
inflation
Brazil’s Inflation Soars with Higher Energy Bills
Energy costs increased by more than twenty-two percent, and was responsible for more than half of the inflation index.
April 9, 2015
Consumer Confidence in Brazil Falls to Historic Levels
Brazilian consumers are concerned with the turbulence of the political scenario and water and energy supply risks.
March 25, 2015
Inflation Rate May Top Eight Percent in Brazil in 2015
Latest Focus Survey by Brazil's Central Bank shows inflation rate forecasts at highest level since 2003.
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Forecasts for Inflation in Brazil Continue to Rise, GDP Fall
Weekly Focus survey by Brazil's Central Bank shows continuing deterioration in economic indicators.
March 16, 2015
Brazil’s Inflation Rate for February Highest Since 2005
Gasoline price increases were responsible for one fourth of the IPCA inflation rate increase during the month.
March 6, 2015
Brazil’s COPOM Increases Selic Interest Rate to 12.75 Percent
The latest increase of the Selic was received with criticism by workers' unions.
March 5, 2015
Brazil’s Real Falls Due to Weakening Economy
In addition to the Petrobras corruption scandal, Brazil is facing other economic woes which have affected its currency.
March 2, 2015
Prices are 7.42 Percent Higher for Carnival in 2015
During Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the cost of beer increased over ten percent from last year, and hotels almost...
February 16, 2015