Brazil’s National Index of Consumer Prices-15 (IPCA-15) showed a slight inflation increase to 0.33% in November. This rate, higher than October’s 0.21%, reflects a mix of economic factors. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) reported these figures, noting a cumulative annual inflation of 4.30% and a 12-month rate of 4.84%. Food and beverages, […]
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