As measured by the IPCA (National Consumer Price Index Broad), Brazil’s inflation slowed from 5.19% in September to 4.82% in October. This change ended a three-month trend of rising rates. However, it remains above the 3.75% target ceiling, with a tolerance up to 4.75%. The stats agency IBGE released these inflation figures on Friday, November […]
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