The Investor
11 Aug 2026, 15:06
Brazil Inflation Eases to 4.44% in July, Slightly Above Forecast
Brazil’s annual consumer inflation slowed to 4.44% in July 2026, down from 4.64% in June, but came in slightly above the 4.40% market forecast.
The moderation brought inflation back inside the Brazilian central bank’s 1.5%-4.5% tolerance range around its 3% target. According to Reuters, lower food prices helped contain inflation, while housing costs, particularly electricity, remained a source of upward pressure.
Brazil’s annual consumer inflation slowed to 4.44% in July 2026, down from 4.64% in June, but came in slightly above the 4.40% market forecast.
The moderation brought inflation back inside the Brazilian central bank’s 1.5%-4.5% tolerance range around its 3% target. According to Reuters, lower food prices helped contain inflation, while housing costs, particularly electricity, remained a source of upward pressure.
