Policy
A step towards greater transparency at the central bank
But new rules on vote disclosure will not appease critics.
17 May 2012
Uncertainty returns
External volatility and disappointing performance in domestic industry point to a slowing down but consumer sentiment continues to be bouyant and infrastructure investment is progressing despite stops and starts.
10 May 2012
Clearing the way for lower rates
Commentators agree that the timing of changes to savings accounts was astute.
10 May 2012
A labour conundrum
Continued low employment rates provoke a debate about its inflationary impact.
10 May 2012
Looking north: Latin America’s newest emerging market
Abundant resources and agriculture are fuelling northern Brazil's growth but it needs to cut red tape.
10 May 2012
Inflation: still all quiet
Expectations and mid-month figures are yet to derail the authorities’ dovish strategy.
26 April 2012
Interest rates set to go lower
Central bank minutes show dovish tone; unemployment rises slightly
26 April 2012
Personal care spending moves up a notch
Our survey finds that Brazil’s new middle class are prepared to spend more cash on brands they identify as premium but affordable.
26 April 2012
Another dose of credit growth?
Bank shares have been hit over the past month, as the government’s drive to reduce the Selic and lending spreads intensifies.
26 April 2012
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10 May 2012
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