Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Brazil’s economy grows 1% in Q1

Brazil's economy

Brazil’s economy grew by 1% in the first quarter of this year. The expansion was led by a one percent increase in the services sector. President Jair Bolsonaro is up for reelection in October Brazil’s economy grew by 1% in the first quarter of this year, according to the government, yet rising inflation continues to … Read more

Brazil April inflation hits 26-year high

Brazil

Brazil’s inflation rate hit a 26-year high in April, according to the government, as spiraling prices defied the central bank’s efforts to control them. According to the IBGE, inflation in the 12 months to April was 12.13 percent, the highest since 2003 and well above the central bank’s target of 3.5 percent. The rate for … Read more