IPCA: Prices rise 0.70% in February, driven by education
In February, Brazilian inflation rose by 0.70%, primarily influenced by significant price increases in education.
Dollar opens slightly higher this Friday after IPCA-15 higher than expected
The dollar opened slightly higher in Brazil as investors reacted to inflation data showing a rise in the IPCA-15.
IPCA-15 accelerates to 0.84% in February and exceeds projections
The IPCA-15 inflation rate rose to 0.84% in February, surpassing financial analysts' projections of 0.57%.
IPCA-15: Prices Rise 0.84% in February
The IPCA-15 inflation index increased by 0.84% in February, reflecting pressures on the purchasing power of Brazilians despite rising income levels.
Economists lower inflation forecast for the sixth consecutive week
Economists have reduced the inflation forecast for Brazil for the sixth consecutive week, predicting a rate of 3.95% for 2026.
Inflation remains at 0.33% in January, repeating December's rate
Brazil's inflation rate in January was recorded at 0.33%, matching the rate from December 2025, according to the IBGE.
IPCA: prices rise 0.33% in January, slightly above projections
Brazil's inflation rate for January was reported at 0.33%, exceeding economists' projections of 0.32%.
Dollar starts the day focused on the IPCA and statements from Haddad
The dollar opened the day slightly higher at R$ 5.1955, as Brazil awaits the release of the IPCA inflation index and statements from Finance Minister Fernando Haddad.
Economists predict inflation below 4% for the first time
Economists forecast that inflation will fall below 4% this year for the first time, marking the fourth consecutive week of decreases in the Índice Nacional de Preços ao Consumidor Amplo (IPCA).