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, 2015Topic
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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
Analysts Forecast Higher Inflation in Brazil for 2015
For the third consecutive time financial analysts, surveyed for Brazilian Central Bank’s Focus Bulletin, have increased their forecast for inflation...
January 19, 2015
Brazil’s New Finance Minister Faces First Challenges
For the Levy balancing public accounts is an essential condition for the country’s sustainable development and social economic growth.
January 6, 2015
Real Estate Price Growth Below Inflation in Five Neighborhoods
The increase in real estate rates over the last twelve months has been below inflation in five neighborhoods in Rio...
December 4, 2014
In Brazil Inflation Up and Economic Growth Down
Financial analysts and IMF decrease the country's economic growth estimates while drought leads to higher meat prices and inflation.
October 9, 2014
Brazil’s Presidential Candidates Announce Plans for Economy
High inflation, low economic growth and the level of independence of Brazil's Central Bank are at the center of discussions.
October 1, 2014