The second half of January also sees monthly releases of credit and unemployment data, along with minutes from the central bank's rate-setting committee.
Policy
The anxious wait for the recovery
A lack of confidence has turned the January stock market into a damp squib.
17 January 2013
Fast-growing regions struggle with labour shortages
Our survey of businesses in Pernambuco and Goiás confirms difficulties in hiring and retaining staff, although there are signs that finding educated workers has become easier in recent months.
17 January 2013
Central bank holds rates at 7.25%
As expected, the Selic was left unchanged for a second successive meeting in a unanimous decision.
17 January 2013
Too close to Chávez?
Local commentators have questioned Brazilian diplomacy towards Venezuela, but their analysis appears exaggerated.
17 January 2013
Our outlook for 2013
We identify six tailwinds and three headwinds for Brazil in 2013
10 January 2013
Mixed messages
Government policy has helped the consumer electronics industry take off but the administration is failing to get its pro-business message across.
20 December 2012
January brings… price rises
Inflation looks in check, but it remains a headache for the authorities.
20 December 2012
Lula under fire
Attacks on the former president are intended to damage Dilma Rousseff, but should only have a limited impact.
20 December 2012
Rousseff still has room to manoeuvre
The government's coalition remains strong, despite fresh skirmishes over oil royalties and state taxes.
20 December 2012
Latest report
23 May 2013
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