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Brazil Inflation Rate Rises to 4.39% in April
Brazil’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 4.39% in April 2026 from 4.14% in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 4.41%. Price pressures intensified for food and beverages (2.69% vs 2.16% in March), housing (6.19% vs 5.67%), household articles (0.20% vs 0.10%), transport (4.15% vs 3.69%), and education (6.41% vs 6.40%). Meanwhile, inflation eased slightly for clothing (4.38% vs 4.90%), health and personal care (5.66% vs 5.68%), personal expenses (5.71% vs 5.91%), and communication (1.59% vs 1.70%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.67% in April, slowing from a 0.88% increase in the previous month.
Published on 2026-05-12

Brazil Inflation Rate Rises to 4.39% in April
Brazil’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 4.39% in April 2026 from 4.14% in the previous month, slightly below market expectations of 4.41%. Price pressures intensified for food and beverages (2.69% vs 2.16% in March), housing (6.19% vs 5.67%), household articles (0.20% vs 0.10%), transport (4.15% vs 3.69%), and education (6.41% vs 6.40%). Meanwhile, inflation eased slightly for clothing (4.38% vs 4.90%), health and personal care (5.66% vs 5.68%), personal expenses (5.71% vs 5.91%), and communication (1.59% vs 1.70%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.67% in April, slowing from a 0.88% increase in the previous month.
Published on 2026-05-12

Brazil's Inflation Accelerates on Transport and Food Costs
Brazil's annual inflation rate accelerated to 4.14% in March 2026, up from 3.81% in February and slightly above market forecasts of 4.0%. Price pressures intensified in food and beverages (2.16% vs. 1.76%) and transport (3.69% vs. 2.49%), with the latter driven by a sharp rise in vehicle fuel costs (4.32% vs. 0.32%) amid the oil and gas supply crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Inflation eased modestly in other categories, such as clothing (4.90% vs. 5.04%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.88%, following a 0.70% gain in February.
Published on 2026-04-10

Brazil's Inflation Rises on Transport and Food Costs
Brazil's annual inflation rate rose to 4.14% in March 2026, up from 3.81% in February and slightly above market forecasts of 4.0%. Price pressures intensified in food and beverages (2.16% vs. 1.76%) and transport (3.69% vs. 2.49%), with the latter driven by a sharp rise in vehicle fuel costs (4.32% vs. 0.32%) amid the oil and gas supply crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Inflation eased modestly in other categories, such as clothing (4.90% vs. 5.04%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.88%, following a 0.70% gain in February.
Published on 2026-04-10

Brazil Inflation Rate Slows to 2024-Lows
The annual inflation rate in Brazil slowed to 3.81% in February 2026, the lowest since April 2024, down from 4.44% in January and slightly above market forecasts of 3.77%. The slowdown was mainly driven by softer price increases for food and beverages (1.8% vs. 2.2% in January) and housing (5.7% vs. 10.0%), particularly electricity prices, which rose 9.4% compared with 27.3% in the previous month due to base effects. In contrast, price pressures strengthened for transportation (2.5% vs. 2.4%), health care (5.7% vs. 5.6%), personal expenses (6.0% vs. 5.8%), and education (6.5% vs. 6.0%).
Published on 2026-03-12

Brazil Inflation Rate Slows to 2024-Lows
The annual inflation rate in Brazil slowed to 3.81% in February 2026, the lowest since April 2024, down from 4.44% in January and compared to forecasts of 3.77%. The slowdown was mainly driven by softer price increases for food and beverages (1.8% vs. 2.2% in January) and housing (5.7% vs. 10.0%), particularly electricity prices, which rose 9.4% compared with 27.3% in the previous month due to base effects. In contrast, price pressures strengthened for transportation (2.5% vs. 2.4%), health care (5.7% vs. 5.6%), personal expenses (6% vs. 5.8%), and education (6.5% vs. 6%). Compared with the previous month, the CPI rose 0.7%, marking the largest monthly increase in a year. The main upward pressure came from education (5.21%) and transportation (0.74%). Within education, regular courses increased 6.2%, reflecting the price adjustments typically applied at the start of the academic year. In transportation, airfares surged 11.4%.
Published on 2026-03-12

Brazil CPI Edges Up in January
Brazil’s CPI rose 4.44% year-on-year in January 2026, up from 4.26% in December and broadly in line with market expectations of 4.43%. Price pressures were strongest in housing (10.06%), education (5.97%), personal expenses (5.76%), healthcare (5.59%), and clothing (4.88%). Meanwhile, the mildest inflation rates were recorded in household articles (0.01%), communication (1.78%), food and beverages (2.20%), and transport (2.36%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.33% in January, unchanged from the previous month.
Published on 2026-02-10

Brazil CPI Edges Up in January
Brazil’s CPI rose 4.44% year-on-year in January 2026, up from 4.26% in December and broadly in line with market expectations of 4.43%. Price pressures intensified in housing (10.06% vs 6.79%) and communication (1.78% vs 0.77%). Meanwhile, inflation eased in food and beverages (2.20% vs 2.95%), clothing (4.88% vs 4.99%), and transport (2.36% vs 2.65%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.33% in January, unchanged from the previous month.
Published on 2026-02-10

Brazil CPI Edges Up in January
Brazil’s CPI rose 4.44% year-on-year in January 2026, up from 4.26% in December and broadly in line with market expectations of 4.43%. Price pressures were strongest in housing (10.06%), education (5.97%), personal expenses (5.76%), healthcare (5.59%), and clothing (4.88%). Meanwhile, the mildest inflation rates were recorded in household articles (0.01%), communication (1.78%), food and beverages (2.20%), and transport (2.36%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.33% in January, the same as in December and compared to forecasts of 0.32%. The largest upward pressure came from transport prices, which rose 0.6%, driven mainly by increases in gasoline prices (2.06%) and city bus fares (5.14%). Communication prices also climbed sharply, rising 0.82%, led by higher telephone prices (2.61%).
Published on 2026-02-10

Brazil Inflation Slows to 16-Month Low in December
Brazil’s annual inflation rate eased to 4.26% in December 2025 from 4.46% in November, marking the lowest reading since August 2024 and coming slightly below market expectations of 4.30%. Price pressures were strongest in housing (6.79%), followed by education (6.22%), personal expenses (5.87%), and health and personal care (5.59%). Food and beverages inflation slowed notably to 2.95% from 3.88% in November. Residential electricity prices jumped 12.31% in 2025, representing the single largest subitem impact, amid tariff adjustments and the application of all tariff flags throughout the year. In contrast, household articles recorded deflation (-0.28%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.33% in December, accelerating from 0.18% in the prior month but remaining slightly below forecasts of 0.35%.
Published on 2026-01-09

Brazil Inflation Slows to 14-Month Low in November
The annual inflation rate in Brazil fell to 4.46% in November 2025 from 4.68% in the previous month, the lowest since September 2024 and below market expectations of 4.49%. Prices eased for food and beverages (3.88% vs 5.50%), transport (3.00% vs 3.69%),personal expenses (6.14% vs 6.83%), and communication (0.77% vs 0.88%). Also, cost fell for household articles (-0.26% vs 0.43%). In contrast, inflation accelerated for housing (6.54% vs 4.36%), clothing (5.71% vs 5.07%), health and self-care (5.44% vs 5.42%), and education (6.26% vs 6.21%). Rio Branco registered the lowest regional inflation at 3.21%. Month-on-month, consumer prices rose 0.18%, up from 0.10% in October.
Published on 2025-12-10

Brazil Inflation Slows to 14-Month Low in November
Brazil’s annual inflation slowed to 4.46% in November 2025 from 4.68% in October, coming in below expectations of 4.49% and marking the lowest rate since September 2024. Deflation was recorded in household articles (-0.26% vs 0.43%). Price pressures eased for food and beverages (3.88% vs 5.50%), transport (3.00% vs 3.69%), health and self-care (5.44% vs 5.42%), education (6.26% vs 6.21%), and communication (0.77% vs 0.88%). In contrast, inflation accelerated for housing (6.54% vs 4.36%), clothing (5.71% vs 5.07%), and personal expenses (6.14% vs 6.83%). Rio Branco registered the lowest regional inflation at 3.21%. Month-on-month, consumer prices rose 0.18%, up from 0.10% in October.
Published on 2025-12-10

Brazil Inflation Slows to 14-Month Low in November
Brazil’s annual inflation slowed to 4.46% in November 2025 from 4.68% in October, coming in below expectations of 4.49% and marking the lowest rate since September 2024. Deflation was recorded in household articles (-0.26% vs 0.43%). Price pressures eased for food and beverages (3.88% vs 5.50%), transport (3.00% vs 3.69%),personal expenses (6.14% vs 6.83%), and communication (0.77% vs 0.88%). In contrast, inflation accelerated for housing (6.54% vs 4.36%), clothing (5.71% vs 5.07%), health and self-care (5.44% vs 5.42%), and education (6.26% vs 6.21%). Rio Branco registered the lowest regional inflation at 3.21%. Month-on-month, consumer prices rose 0.18%, up from 0.10% in October.
Published on 2025-12-10

Brazil Inflation Slows to Nine-Month Low in October
The annual inflation rate in Brazil fell to 4.68% in October of 2025 from 5.17% in September, below market expectations of 4.75% to mark the lowest level since January. Inflation slowed for food and beverages (5.5% vs 6.61% in September), housing (4.36% vs 6.24%), household goods (0.43% vs 1.21%), personal expenses (6.83% vs 7.10%), and communication (0.88% vs 1.56%). In contrast, prices accelerated for clothing (5.07% vs 4.93%), transport (3.69% vs 3.18%), health and personal care (5.42% vs 5.39%), and education (6.21% vs 6.19%). Goiania posted the highest regional inflation at 6.41%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1%, decelerating from a 0.48% increase in September. (editado)
Published on 2025-11-11

Brazil Inflation Slows to 9-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Brazil fell to 4.68% in October of 2025 from 5.17% in September, below market expectations of 4.75% to mark the lowest level since January. Inflation slowed for food and beverages (5.5% vs 6.61% in September), housing (4.36% vs 6.24%), household goods (0.43% vs 1.21%), personal expenses (6.83% vs 7.10%), and communication (0.88% vs 1.56%). In contrast, prices accelerated for clothing (5.07% vs 4.93%), transport (3.69% vs 3.18%), health and personal care (5.42% vs 5.39%), and education (6.21% vs 6.19%). Goiania posted the highest regional inflation at 6.41%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1%, decelerating from a 0.48% increase in September.
Published on 2025-11-11

Brazil Inflation Slows to 9-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Brazil fell to 4.68% in October of 2025 from 5.17% in September, below market expectations of 4.75% to mark the lowest level since January. Inflation slowed for food and beverages (5.5% vs 6.61% in September), housing (4.36% vs 6.24%), household goods (0.43% vs 1.21%), personal expenses (6.83% vs 7.10%), and communication (0.88% vs 1.56%). In contrast, prices accelerated for clothing (5.07% vs 4.93%), transport (3.69% vs 3.18%), health and personal care (5.42% vs 5.39%), and education (6.21% vs 6.19%). Goiania posted the highest regional inflation at 6.41%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1%, decelerating from a 0.48% increase in September. (editado)
Published on 2025-11-11

Brazil Inflation Slows to Nine-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Brazil fell to 4.68% in October of 2025 from 5.17% in September, below market expectations of 4.75% to mark the lowest level since January. Inflation slowed for food and beverages (5.5% vs 6.61% in September), housing (4.36% vs 6.24%), household goods (0.43% vs 1.21%), personal expenses (6.83% vs 7.10%), and communication (0.88% vs 1.56%). In contrast, prices accelerated for clothing (5.07% vs 4.93%), transport (3.69% vs 3.18%), health and personal care (5.42% vs 5.39%), and education (6.21% vs 6.19%). Goiania posted the highest regional inflation at 6.41%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1%, decelerating from a 0.48% increase in September. (editado)
Published on 2025-11-11

Brazil Inflation Rises Slightly in September
Brazil’s annual inflation rate edged up to 5.17% in September 2025 from 5.13% in August, slightly below market expectations of 5.22%. The gain was driven by higher costs for housing (6.24% vs 5.03%), clothing (4.93% vs 4.47%), personal expenses (7.10% vs 6.23%), and education (6.19% vs 6.17%). Price growth slowed for food and beverages (6.61% vs 7.42%), household items (1.21% vs 1.42%), transport (3.18% vs 3.31%), healthcare (5.39% vs 5.70%), and communication (1.56% vs 1.69%). Among major metropolitan areas, São Paulo recorded the highest inflation at 5.83% (vs 5.61%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.48%, reversing a 0.11% decline in August.
Published on 2025-10-09

Brazil Inflation Rises Slightly in September
Brazil’s annual inflation rate edged up to 5.17% in September 2025 from 5.13% in August, slightly below market expectations of 5.22%. The acceleration was driven by higher costs for housing (6.24% vs 5.03%), clothing (4.93% vs 4.47%), personal expenses (7.10% vs 6.23%), and education (6.19% vs 6.17%). Price growth slowed for food and beverages (6.61% vs 7.42%), household items (1.21% vs 1.42%), transport (3.18% vs 3.31%), healthcare (5.39% vs 5.70%), and communication (1.56% vs 1.69%). Among major metropolitan areas, São Paulo recorded the highest inflation at 5.83% (vs 5.61%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.48%, reversing a 0.11% decline in August.
Published on 2025-10-09

Brazil Inflation Accelerates in September
Brazil’s annual inflation rate edged up to 5.17% in September 2025 from 5.13% in August, slightly below market expectations of 5.22%. The acceleration was driven by higher costs for housing (6.24% vs 5.03%), clothing (4.93% vs 4.47%), personal expenses (7.10% vs 6.23%), and education (6.19% vs 6.17%). Price growth slowed for food and beverages (6.61% vs 7.42%), household items (1.21% vs 1.42%), transport (3.18% vs 3.31%), healthcare (5.39% vs 5.70%), and communication (1.56% vs 1.69%). Among major metropolitan areas, São Paulo recorded the highest inflation at 5.83% (vs 5.61%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.48%, reversing a 0.11% decline in August.
Published on 2025-10-09