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Brazil Annual Inflation Rate at 3-Month High in February
The annual inflation rate in Brazil rose to 3.89 percent in February of 2019 from 3.78 percent in the previous month. Prices increased further mostly due to higher cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Published on 2019-03-12

Brazil Inflation Rate Barely Unchanged at 3.78%
Annual inflation rate in Brazil was nearly steady at 3.78 percent in January of 2019 from 3.75 percent in December, compared to market expectations of 3.7 percent. Food inflation was the highest since February of 2017 while fuel prices slowed sharply, manly due to gasoline.
Published on 2019-02-08

Brazil December Inflation Rate at 7-Month Low of 3.75%
The annual inflation rate in Brazil dropped to 3.75 percent in December of 2018 from 4.05 percent in November, slightly above market expectations of 3.70 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since May, as prices slowed mostly for food and fuels. The inflation rate finished 2018 within the central bank target of 4.5 percent plus or minus 1.5 percentage points and above 2.95 percent in 2017.
Published on 2019-01-11

Brazil Inflation Rate Lowest in 6 Months
Annual inflation rate in Brazil eased to 4.05 percent in November of 2018 from 4.56 percent in October and below market expectations of 4.19 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate in six months, due to slowing prices for electricity and fuels. So far this year, inflation was 3.59 percent, above 2.5 percent in the same period of 2017.
Published on 2018-12-07

Brazil October Inflation Rate at Over 1-1/2-Year High
Annual inflation rate in Brazil rose to 4.56 percent in October of 2018 from 4.53 percent in September, below market expectations of 4.66 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since March 2017. Main upward pressure came from prices of food and fuels.
Published on 2018-11-07

Brazil Inflation Rate at 1-1/2-Year High
Annual inflation rate in Brazil increased to 4.53 percent in September of 2018 from 4.19 percent in August, above market expectations of 4.45 percent. It is the highest inflation rate since March of 2017, mainly driven by higher oil and food prices and reaching the midpoint of the central bank's target range of 4.5 percent +/- 1.5 percent.
Published on 2018-10-05

Brazil Inflation Rate Falls More than Expected to 4.19%
The annual inflation rate decreased to 4.19 percent in August 2018 from 4.48 percent in July and compared with market expectations of 4.3 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since May, mainly due to slowing prices of transport and housing.
Published on 2018-09-06

Brazil July Inflation Rate Rises Further to 16-Month High
Brazil's annual inflation rate increased to 4.48 percent in July 2018 from 4.39 percent in the previous month, slightly above market expectations of 4.4 percent. It was the highest rate since March 2017 mainly due to higher prices of food and transport. Still, the inflation was lower than the 4.53 percent rate seen in mid-July, as the impact of a May nationwide truckers' strike faded.
Published on 2018-08-08

Brazil Inflation Rate Climbs to 15-Month High
Brazil's annual inflation rate jumped to 4.39 percent in June 2018 from 2.86 percent in the previous month. The rate came in slightly below market expectations of 4.42 percent, still hitting the highest level since March 2017 on the back of persistent currency weakness.
Published on 2018-07-06

Brazil Inflation Rate Picks Up to 4-Month High of 2.86%
Annual inflation rate in Brazil increased to 2.86 percent in May 2018 from 2.76 percent in April, against market expectations of a small decrease to 2.74 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since January, mainly due to rising prices of transport, namely fuels such as gasoline and diesel. Actually, this situation motivated the nationwide truckers’ strike in the final weeks of May.
Published on 2018-06-08

Brazil April Inflation Rate Ticks Up to 2.76%
Inflation rate in Brazil increased to 2.76 percent year-on-year in April of 2018 from 2.68 percent in March and compared to market expectations of 2.82 percent. Still, the inflation rate remained far below the central bank target of 4.5 percent ± 1.5 p.p. Prices rose faster for transport, housing and personal expenses while grew at a slower pace for health and food. Considering the first four months of 2018, the cumulative inflation was 0.9 percent, the lowest for an April month since the real was implemented in 1994.
Published on 2018-05-10

Brazil Inflation Rate at 6-Month Low
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 2.68 percent year-on-year in March of 2018, below 2.84 percent in February and compared to market expectations of 2.71 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since September, remaining below the central bank target of 4.5 percent ± 1.5 p.p. Considering the first three months of 2018, the cumulative inflation was 0.7 percent, the lowest since the real was implemented in 1994.
Published on 2018-04-10

Brazil Inflation Rate Nearly Steady at 2.84%
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 2.84 percent year-on-year in February of 2018, barely unchanged form 2.86 percent in January and market expectations of 2.85 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate for a February month since 1999.
Published on 2018-03-09

Brazil Inflation Rate Below Expectations
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 2.86 percent year-on-year in January of 2018, easing from a 2.95 percent rise in December and below market expectations of 2.98 percent.
Published on 2018-02-08

Brazil 2017 Inflation Rate Lowest Since 1998
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 2.95 percent year-on-year in December of 2017, following a 2.8 percent rise in November. Figures came above market expectations of 2.8 percent, reaching the highest inflation in six months. Still, the cumulative inflation for 2017 was 2.95 percent compared to 6.29 percent in 2016. It is the lowest reading since 1998 and below the central bank target of 4.5 percent ± 1.5 p.p.
Published on 2018-01-10

Brazil Inflation Rate Lower than Expected in November
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 2.8 percent year-on-year in November of 2017, the most since June but below market expectations of 2.88 percent. The inflation rate had been on the upward trend since August when it touched 2.46 percent, the lowest since 1999.
Published on 2017-12-08

Brazil Inflation Rate Rises to 2.7% in October
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 2.7 percent year-on-year in October of 2017, above 2.54 percent in September and compared to market expectations of 2.75 percent, mainly due to rising electricity cost. The inflation went up for the second month after touching 2.46 percent in August, the lowest since 1999. Yet, the cumulative inflation for the first ten months of the year stands at 2.21 percent, well below 5.78 percent in the same period of 2016.
Published on 2017-11-10

Brazil Inflation Rate Edges Up to 2.54%, 1st Rise in 13 Months
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 2.54 percent year-on-year in September of 2017, slightly higher than a 2.46 percent rise in August which was the lowest inflation rate since February of 1999. It compares with market expectations of 2.47 percent. It is the first rise in inflation rate since August of 2016 amid higher prices for transport. Yet, the cumulative inflation for the first nine months of the year stands at 1.78 percent, well below 5.51 percent in the same period of 2016.
Published on 2017-10-06

Brazil Inflation Rate Falls to Fresh 1999 Low of 2.46%
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 2.46 percent year-on-year in August of 2017, slowing from a 2.71 percent rise in July and below market expectations of 2.6 percent. The inflation rate eased for the 12th consecutive month to a new low since February of 1999. It is also the lowest rate for an August month since at least 1980 as a record harvest dragged down food prices.
Published on 2017-09-06

Brazil Inflation Rate Lowest Since 1999
Consumer prices in Brazil increased by 2.71 percent year-on-year in July 2017, slightly above market expectations of 2.66 percent and following an increase of 3.00 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since February 1999, as food prices fell for the first time since July 2006.
Published on 2017-08-09

Brazil Inflation Rate Falls Further To 3%
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 3 percent year-on-year in June of 2017, below 3.6 percent in May and in line with market expectations of 3.06 percent. It is the lowest inflation rate since April of 2007, due to a slowdown in cost of food and a fall in electricity prices.
Published on 2017-07-07

Brazil Inflation Rate Down To 10-Year Low Of 3.6%
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 3.6 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, following a 4.08 percent rise in April and below market expectations of 3.77 percent. The inflation slowed for the ninth straight month to the lowest since May of 2007. Inflation for food and beverages was the smallest since January of 2007 while prices increased more for housing and utilities, transport and clothing.
Published on 2017-06-09

Brazil Inflation Rate Back To Central Bank Target
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 4.08 percent year-on-year in April of 2017, following a 4.57 percent rise in March and in line with market expectations of 4.1 percent. The inflation rate slowed for the eighth straight month to the lowest since July of 2007, standing below the central bank target of 4.5 percent for the first time since December of 2009.
Published on 2017-05-10

Brazil Inflation Rate Lowest Since August 2010
Consumer prices in Brazil went up 4.57 percent year-on-year in March of 2017, easing from a 4.76 percent rise in February and compared to market expectations of a 4.54 percent increase. The inflation rate slowed for the seventh month to the lowest since August of 2010, remaining slightly above central bank's official target of 4.5 percent.
Published on 2017-04-07

Brazil Inflation Rate Slows To 6-1/2-Year Low
Consumer prices in Brazil rose by 4.76 percent in the year to February 2017, down from an increase of 5.35 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 5.35 percent gain. It was the lowest inflation rate since September 2010. Inflation remained slightly above the central bank's official target of 4.5 percent.
Published on 2017-03-10

Brazil Inflation Rate At Near 4-1/2-Year Low Of 5.35%
The inflation rate in Brazil eased for the fifth month to 5.35 percent in January of 2017, the lowest since September of 2012 and below market expectations of 5.41 percent. Inflation slowed faster than expected in the past four months due to weaker demand and a stronger real and after reaching double digits last year. The central bank expects inflation at around 4 percent in 2017.
Published on 2017-02-08

Brazil Inflation Rate Down To 2-1/2-Year Low
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 6.29 percent year-on-year in December of 2016, easing from a 6.99 percent rise in November and below market expectations of 6.34 percent. The inflation eased for the fourth straight month to the lowest since April of 2014 mainly due to a slowdown in food cost. A year earlier, inflation was much higher at 10.67 percent.
Published on 2017-01-11

Brazil Inflation Rate Falls To Nearly 2-Year Low
Consumer prices in Brazil rose 6.99 percent in the 12 months through November 2016, down from an increase of 7.87 percent in the previous month and below market consensus of a 7.08 percent gain. It was the lowest inflation rate since December 2014, as prices rose at a slower pace for food, housing and transportation. Still, inflation remained above the central bank's official target of 4.5 percent.
Published on 2016-12-09

Brazil Inflation Rate Down to 7.87% in October
Consumer prices in Brazil rose 7.87 percent year-on-year in October of 2016, easing from an 8.48 percent increase in September. It is the lowest inflation rate since February last year and in line with market estimates of 7.9 percent as cost increased less for food, transport and housing.
Published on 2016-11-09

Brazil Inflation Rate Slows to 16-Month Low
Consumer prices in Brazil rose 8.48 percent year-on-year in September of 2016, easing from an 8.97 percent increase in August and below market estimates of 8.6 percent. It is the lowest inflation figure since May last year due to a slowdown in cost of food, transport and housing.
Published on 2016-10-07

Brazil Inflation Rate Rises to 8.97% in August
Consumer prices in Brazil rose 8.97 percent year-on-year in August of 2016, accelerating slightly from an 8.74 percent increase in July and barely in line with market expectations of 8.98 percent. The inflation remained well above the central bank’s mid-point target of 4.5 percent, mainly due to higher food and transport prices. Policymakers expect the inflation to be around 7.3 percent this year.
Published on 2016-09-09

Brazil Inflation Rate Edges Down to 8.7% in July
Consumer prices in Brazil increased by 8.74 percent year-on-year in July 2016, easing from a 8.84 percent growth in June but above market consensus of 8.66 percent. It was the lowest reading since May last year, as housing prices and cost of furnishings and household equipment rose at a slower. Still, inflation remained well above the central bank's official target of 4.5 percent.
Published on 2016-08-10

Brazil Inflation Rate Lowest in 1 Year
Consumer prices in Brazil increased by 8.84 percent year-on-year in June of 2016, easing from a 9.32 percent growth in May and beating market consensus of 8.87 percent. It was the lowest reading since May last year, as cost of housing and transportation rose at a slower pace. Still, inflation remained well above the central bank's official target of 4.5 percent.
Published on 2016-07-08

Brazil Inflation Rate Edges Higher in May
Consumer prices in Brazil increased by 9.32 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, following April's 9.28 percent growth and above market consensus of 9.29 percent gain. While prices of housing advanced further, cost of food and transportation rose at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-06-08

Brazil Inflation Rate Slows to 10-Month Low
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 9.28 percent year-on-year in April of 2016 easing for the third straight month to the lowest since June last year. Energy and electricity cost increased at a slower pace and helped offset an increase in food prices.
Published on 2016-05-06

Brazil Inflation Rate at 9-Month Low
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 9.39 percent year-on-year in March of 2016, following a 10.36 percent rise in the previous month. The inflation rate slowed for the second consecutive month to its lowest since June of 2015 as electricity cost eased.
Published on 2016-04-08

Brazil Inflation Rate Slows to 10.4%
Consumer prices in Brazil increased by 10.36 percent year-on-year in February of 2016 easing from a 12-year high growth of 10.71 percent in January, while staying below market consensus. It was the lowest reading since October 2015, as cost of housing and transportation rose at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-03-09

Brazil Inflation Rate Highest Since November 2003
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 10.71 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, accelerating for the fourth straight month and reaching a fresh 12-year high. Figures came slightly above market expectations mainly due to a rise in food prices. The country is struggling with stubbornly high inflation since mid-2014 after the government imposed several tax increases aiming at balancing overall budget while a weak real pushes import prices up. The real fell around 47 percent to the USD in 2015.
Published on 2016-02-05

Brazil Inflation Rate Edges Up to 10.67%
Consumer prices in Brazil rose 10.67 percent year-on-year in December of 2015, up from 10.48 percent in the previous month and the highest since November of 2003. Markets were expecting a slightly higher rate of 10.77 percent. The country is struggling with stubbornly high inflation since mid-2014 after the government imposed several tax increases aiming at balancing overall budget while the real fell around 47 percent to the USD in 2015.
Published on 2016-01-08

Brazil Inflation Rate Hits Double Digits
Consumer prices in Brazil went up 10.48 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, the biggest rise since November of 2003 when the inflation hit 11.02 percent. The country is struggling with stubbornly high inflation since mid-2014 after the government imposed several tax increases aiming at balancing overall budget while the real fell around 46 percent to the USD in the first eleven months of the year.
Published on 2015-12-09

Brazil Inflation Rate Accelerates to 12-Year High
Consumer prices in Brazil went up 9.93 percent year-on-year in October of 2015, the highest since November of 2003. The inflation rate accelerated again after slowing marginally in the previous two months, staying further away from the 6.5 percent upper limit of the central bank's target range.
Published on 2015-11-06

Brazil Inflation Rate Slows Slightly to 3-Month Low
Annual inflation rate in Brazil eased to 9.49 percent in September of 2015 from 9.53 percent in August and the lowest in three months, matching market expectations.
Published on 2015-10-07

Brazil Inflation Rate Eases Slightly in August
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 9.53 percent year-on-year in August of 2015, slowing slightly from a 9.56 percent rise in July. The monthly inflation rate eased for the second straight month to 0.22 percent, the lowest since July of 2014.
Published on 2015-09-10

Brazil's Annual Inflation Rate Highest Since November 2003
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 9.56 percent year-on-year in July of 2015. It is the fifth consecutive month with inflation rate above 8 percent.
Published on 2015-08-07

Brazil Inflation Rate Keeps Rising
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 8.89 percent year-on-year in June of 2015. The inflation rate accelerated for the sixth straight month to a new 11-1/2-year high.
Published on 2015-07-08

Brazil Inflation Rate at 11-1/2-Year High
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 8.47 percent year-on-year in May of 2015. The inflation rate accelerated for the fifth straight month, reaching the highest value since December of 2003.
Published on 2015-06-10

Brazil Inflation Rate Edges Up in April
Consumer prices in Brazil increased 8.17 percent year-on-year in April of 2015, following a 8.13 percent rise in the previous month. It is the fourth consecutive month the inflation stays well above central bank's upper-limit target of 6.5 percent.
Published on 2015-05-08

Brazil Inflation Rate At 12-Year High
Consumer prices in Brazil rose 8.13 percent year-on-year in March of 2015, up from 7.7 percent in February, as energy cost surged after the government introduced higher taxes and fees. It is the highest rate since December of 2003 when it reached 9.3 percent.
Published on 2015-04-08

Brazil’s Inflation at Nearly 10-year High
Brazil’s consumer prices accelerated more than expected to 7.7 percent in February of 2015, the highest level since May of 2005 when inflation reached 8.05 percent. The number came well above the 6.5 percent ceiling of the central bank’s target range.
Published on 2015-03-06

Brazil Inflation Rate at 3-1/2-Year High
Brazil annual inflation rate increased to 7.14 percent in January of 2015 from 6.41 percent in the previous month. It is the highest figure since September of 2011, well above the central bank’s target.
Published on 2015-02-06

Brazil's Inflation Meets Target in December
Brazil's annual inflation rate declined to 6.41 percent in December of 2014 from 6.56 percent in the previous month, coming back to the central bank’s target range for the first time in five months.
Published on 2015-01-09

Brazil Inflation Rate Edges Down
Brazilian annual consumer prices marginally slowed to 6.56 percent in November of 2014 from 6.59 percent in the previous month, but stayed above the official target range for the fourth consecutive month.
Published on 2014-12-05

Brazil Inflation Rate Slows in October
Brazilian annual inflation rate slowed slightly to 6.59 percent in October of 2014 from 6.75 percent in September. On a monthly basis, consumer prices decelerated for the first time in three months.
Published on 2014-11-07

Brazil Inflation Rate Up to 3-Year High
Brazilian annual inflation rate accelerated to 6.75 percent in September of 2014 from 6.51 percent in August. It is the highest rate since October of 2011, mainly driven by a rise in meat prices.
Published on 2014-10-08

Brazil Inflation Rate Steady in August
Brazilian annual inflation rate came in at 6.51 percent in August, marginally unchanged from 6.5 percent in July. Yet, monthly inflation accelerated for the first time in five months due to a rise in transport cost.
Published on 2014-09-05

Brazil Inflation Rate Eases Slightly in July
The annual consumer prices in Brazil edged down to 6.5 percent in July of 2014, from 6.52 percent recorded in June, mostly driven by lower transport prices.
Published on 2014-08-08

Brazil Inflation Up to 6.52% in June
Brazilian annual inflation rate accelerated further to 6.52 percent in June, up from 6.37 percent in May. However, on a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.4 percent, the lowest rate in nine months.
Published on 2014-07-08

Brazil Inflation Rate Accelerates in May
Brazilian annual consumer prices increased for the fourth consecutive month to 6.37 percent in May from 6.28 percent in April. It is the highest rate in eleven months.
Published on 2014-06-06

Brazil Inflation Rate Rises to 6.3% in April
Brazilian annual consumer prices increased 6.3 percent in April from 6.15 percent in the previous month, the highest level in ten months.
Published on 2014-05-09

Brazil Inflation Rate Up to 8-Month High
In March of 2014, Brazilian annual consumer prices accelerated to 6.15 percent from 5.68 percent in the previous month. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.92 percent as a severe drought raised food cost.
Published on 2014-04-09

Brazil Inflation Rate Rises Above Forecasts
In February of 2014, Brazilian annual inflation rate accelerated to 5.68 percent from 5.59 percent in the previous month. On a monthly basis, prices rose to 0.69 percent due to higher housing rents and school fees.
Published on 2014-03-12

Brazil Inflation Rate Slows to 14-Month Low
In January of 2014, Brazil’s annual inflation rate slowed to 5.59 percent, the lowest rate since November of 2011. On a monthly basis, inflation decelerated to 0.55 percent, mainly due to lower transport prices. Since the beginning of 2014, the CPI includes two new regions, Vitória and Campo Grande.
Published on 2014-02-07

Brazil Inflation Rate Accelerates in December
In December of 2013, Brazilian annual inflation rate rose 5.91 percent, up from 5.77 percent in November and 5.84 percent a year earlier. While food prices slowed, transport and health prices accelerated the most on the year.
Published on 2014-01-10

Brazil Inflation Rate at 11-Month Low in November
In November of 2013, Brazilian annual inflation rate slowed for the fifth straight month to 5.77 percent, from 5.84 percent a month earlier, due to lower food prices. On a monthly basis, prices decelerated to 0.54 percent, slightly down from 0.57 percent in October.
Published on 2013-12-06

Brazilian Inflation Rate Steady at 5.84% in October
In October of 2013, Brazil’s annual inflation rate reached 5.84 percent, nearly unchanged from 5.86 percent recorded in the previous month. On a monthly basis, however, prices accelerated 0.57 percent, the highest rate in eight months, boosted by rising food cost.
Published on 2013-11-07

Brazilian Inflation Rate Down to 9-Month Low in September
In September of 2013, Brazil’s annual inflation rate eased for the third month in a row to 5.86 percent, the lowest rate since December last year.
Published on 2013-10-09

Brazilian Inflation Rate Slows to 6.09% in August
In August of 2013, Brazil’s annual inflation rate eased for the second consecutive month to 6.09 percent, from 6.27 percent recorded in July.
Published on 2013-09-06

Brazil Inflation Rate Declines to 6.27% in July
Brazil's benchmark IPCA consumer price index rose 6.27 percent in 12 months through July, down from a 20-month high of 6.70 percent in June.
Published on 2013-08-07

Brazilian Inflation Rate at 20-Month High in June
In June of 2013, Brazilian annual inflation rate accelerated to 6.7 percent, from 6.5 percent in May, the highest rate since October of 2011, due to higher food prices.
Published on 2013-07-05

Brazilian Annual Inflation Up To 6.5% In May
Brazil´s inflation rate rose slightly to 6.50 percent in May, from 6.49 percent registered in the previous month and hit the Central Bank´s inflation target limit.
Published on 2013-06-07

Brazil Annual Inflation Down To 6.49% In April
In Brazil, the inflation rate slowed slightly to 6.49 percent in April, after surpassing the 6.5 percent ceiling of the official target range in the previous month.
Published on 2013-05-08

Brazil Annual Inflation Up To 6.59% In March
In the 12 months through March, inflation rose to 6.59 percent, the highest value since November of 2011.
Published on 2013-05-07

BRAZIL ANNUAL INFLATION UP TO 6.31% IN FEBRUARY
In the 12 months through February, inflation rose to 6.31 percent, the highest value in more than a year. Education and food and beverages recorded the largest price increases, 5.4 and 1.45 respectively.
Published on 2013-03-08

Brazil Annual Inflation Up to 6.15% in January
In the 12 months through January, inflation rose to 6.15 percent, the highest value in a year. Food and personal expenses (in particular cigarettes), recorded the largest increases, 1.9 percent and 1.55 percent respectively.
Published on 2013-02-08

Brazil Annual Inflation Up to 5.53% in November
The Extended National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) recorded an annual change of 5.53% in November, above the 5.45% relative to the 12 immediately previous months. Considering the last month the rate was at 0.60%, very close to the 0.59% rate recorded in October.
Published on 2012-12-11

Brazil Inflation Quickens
Brazil’s annual inflation rate accelerated to the highest in more than three years this month on food costs, topping the upper limit of the central bank’s target band.
Published on 2008-11-26

Brazil's Inflation Rate Drops to Lowest in a Year
Brazil's monthly inflation rate dropped in September to the lowest in a year as food prices fell for a second month.
Published on 2008-10-08

Brazil's Inflation Rate Falls to Lowest Since March
Brazil's mid-month inflation rate fell to the lowest since March, stoking speculation the central bank will slow the pace of interest-rate increases.
Published on 2008-09-24

Brazil's Mid-August Inflation Slows for Second Month
Brazil's inflation through mid- August decelerated to the slowest pace in five months, bolstering confidence that the central bank will bring consumer prices back to target next year.
Published on 2008-08-24