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Brazil Retail Sales Rise 0.2% in September, Beating Expectations

Brazilian retail sales increased 0.2% month over month in September, outperforming expectations for a 0.2% decline and matching the previous month’s gain.

On an annual basis, retail sales rose 1.7%, above the 1.0% forecast and accelerating from 0.5% previously.

The stronger-than-expected figures suggest consumer spending remained resilient heading into the fourth quarter, with both monthly and yearly growth exceeding market expectations.
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The Investor 11-13-26
Brazil Inflation Rises to 4.63% in October but Comes in Below Forecast

Brazil’s consumer price inflation accelerated to 4.63% year over year in October, up from 4.58% in the previous month but below the 4.74% market forecast.

The softer-than-expected reading suggests inflation pressures increased only modestly and may provide some relief to policymakers, particularly after concerns that price growth could reaccelerate more sharply.
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WS Investor 11-12-26
Brazil Retail Sales Barely Rise in August, Missing Expectations

Brazilian retail sales increased just 0.1% month over month in August, well below the 0.7% gain expected by economists. The reading nevertheless marked an improvement from the previous month’s 0.8% decline.

On a year-over-year basis, retail sales rose 0.4%, also significantly weaker than the 1.5% consensus estimate and slowing from 1.3% previously.
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The Investor 10-15-26
Brazil Inflation Accelerates to 4.58% in September, Above Expectations

Brazil’s annual consumer inflation rate rose to 4.58% in September, exceeding the 4.50% consensus estimate and accelerating from 4.22% previously.

The stronger-than-expected reading suggests inflation pressures picked up again during the month, potentially complicating the outlook for monetary policy.
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Global Finance News 10-09-26
Brazil Gross Debt-to-GDP Ratio Rises to 82.9% in August

Brazil’s gross debt-to-GDP ratio increased to 82.9% in August from 82.5% previously, though the reading came in slightly below the 83.1% expected by economists.

The increase points to continued fiscal pressure, with public debt remaining elevated relative to the size of the economy.
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WS News 09-30-26
Brazil Unemployment Rate Holds at 5.3% in August

Brazil’s unemployment rate remained at 5.3% in August, matching both market expectations and the previous reading.

The unchanged figure suggests the labor market remained relatively tight, with no clear deterioration in employment conditions during the month.
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WS Investor 09-29-26
Brazil Foreign Direct Investment Reaches $7.4 Billion in August

Brazil recorded $7.40 billion in foreign direct investment in August, above the $6.90 billion market forecast.

The figure was only slightly below the previous month’s $7.46 billion, suggesting foreign investment inflows remained relatively strong despite broader global financial-market volatility
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WS News 09-28-26
Brazil Cuts Interest Rate to 13.75%, Matching Expectations

Brazil’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 13.75% on September 17, continuing the gradual easing of monetary policy.

The decision was in line with market expectations. The Selic rate had previously stood at 14.00%, meaning the latest move represents another step down from the considerably higher interest-rate levels seen earlier in the cycle.
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WS News 09-17-26
Brazil Retail Sales Fall 0.8% in July, Missing Forecasts

Brazilian retail sales weakened more than expected in July, adding to signs of softer consumer demand in Latin America’s largest economy.

Retail sales fell 0.8% month over month, compared with expectations for a 0.2% decline and following a 0.3% increase previously. On an annual basis, sales rose just 1.2%, well below the 2.2% forecast and slowing from 2.8%
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The Investor 09-15-26
Brazil Inflation Slows to 4.22% in August, Below Expectations

Brazil’s annual inflation rate eased more than expected in August, providing a positive signal for the country’s inflation outlook.

Consumer prices increased 4.22% year-over-year, below the 4.27% market forecast and slowing from 4.44% previously. The decline indicates that inflationary pressures continued to moderate during the month.
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WS Investor 09-11-26
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