Slowdown in rate of food price rises, tax cuts and a lower increase in the minimum wage next year will help it decelerate.
Policy
Further rate cut provokes inflation fears
Food price hikes are explained by external factors but concerns emerge over clothing and housing costs.
25 October 2012
Education quotas
Racial quotas are intended to promote social inclusion but are palliative at best.
25 October 2012
Investment rebound on hold
Initial indicators suggest that companies remained cautious over the last three months.
25 October 2012
Manufacturing leads job creation in September
In line with our survey, hiring increased in last month, but remains weaker than in 2011
18 October 2012
Cemig's aggressive stance shows reform tensions
A government drive to reduce electricity tariffs has encountered opposition
16 October 2012
Recruiters see stronger labour market in September
After two months of weak results, our survey suggests an uptick in job creation
12 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
Driving into global headwinds
Brazilians are becoming more upbeat about their country’s prospects, but momentum is still relatively weak.
11 October 2012
Inflation yet to become a headache
Recent inflation data has been above consensus, but policymakers are unlikely to be perturbed.
11 October 2012
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09 May 2013
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