The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) recently reported varying inflation rates. The 12-month Broad Consumer Price Index-15 (IPCA-15) revealed a low of 3.61% in Rio de Janeiro and a high of 6.16% in the Federal District. On average, the nation saw a 5% increase in prices. IBGE tracks inflation in nine city regions […]
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