inflation

Brazil Increases Inflation Forecast for 2016 to 7.3 Percent

The country's Central Bank, however, calls for inflation to fall within established target in 2017 and 2018.

September 27, 2016

Economists See Greater Retraction in Brazil’s GDP in 2016

Survey shows GDP retraction reaching 3.20 percent this year and inflation above target at 7.34 percent.

September 5, 2016

Central Bank of Brazil’s Quarterly Report Continues Gloomy

The Brazilian authority was slightly more optimistic about the country’s growth, reducing the negative growth forecast for Brazil’s GDP this...

June 28, 2016

Inflation Forecasts in Brazil for 2016 Rise Once Again

Inflation estimates rise slightly, while end-of-year GDP results remain negative and benchmark interest rate continue high.

June 27, 2016

Brazil Maintains its Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged

For the seventh consecutive meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (COPOM) decided to leave the benchmark interest rate (Selic) unchanged at...

June 9, 2016

Brazil Financial Institutions Project Inflation of 7.06 Percent for Year

The projection of financial institutions in Brazil for inflation, measured by the National Index of Consumer Price (IPCA) this year...

May 30, 2016

Inflation Index for Brazil’s Low-income Families Outpacing Country

Today, May 5th, the Getulio Vargas Foundation released Brazilian inflation index rates showing that the Consumer Price Index - Class...

May 5, 2016

Retail Sales in Rio de Janeiro Fall 6.1 Percent in March

The retail sales in Rio de Janeiro fell 6.1 percent in March this year, compared to March 2015, according to...

April 27, 2016

Inflation Forecasts for 2016 Continue to Ease in Brazil

Weekly Focus Report shows continuous decrease in inflation forecasts, but also deterioration in GDP growth.

April 11, 2016