Our survey showed the biggest rise in reported spending so far this year, along with a third consecutive increase in consumer confidence
Consumer
Consumer brands report strong sales
Data from P&G, Unilever and Natura point to shoppers' continuing willingness to upgrade.
26 October 2012
Education quotas
Racial quotas are intended to promote social inclusion but are palliative at best.
25 October 2012
Inflation will remain within central bank's target band
Slowdown in rate of food price rises, tax cuts and a lower increase in the minimum wage next year will help it decelerate.
25 October 2012
Brazil’s hygiene revolution
Middle-income Brazilians are spending more on premium tissue brands, while the C and D classes are moving away from traditional methods in favour of affordable disposable products.
25 October 2012
Tissue reward
The recovery is still hesitant but the labour market and Brazil’s continuing consumer story provide some grounds for optimism.
25 October 2012
Retail sales edge up, while the central bank prepares to pause
In line with our survey, consumer spending increased slightly in August
11 October 2012
Consumer confidence improves in September
Our survey shows that spending momentum is still weak, but should accelerate due to shoppers’ rosier economic outlook.
11 October 2012
The multiplier effect of low-income housing
According to our survey, builders merchants nationwide are reporting a rapid increase in sales.
11 October 2012
Tourism drive gets sceptical reception
Government efforts to promote domestic travel has opened up debate on the bureaucracy affecting the sector.
11 October 2012
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09 May 2013
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