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Today's highlights: Forecast of a slowdown in inflation; Petrobras can expect dividends; INSS…
Inflation in Brazil moderated between June and July, new data from IBGE showed. Although price increases have subsided, the government is expected to implement a new block of billions of dollars in this year's budget, with implications...
Beer should become more expensive in August, say businesspeople in the sector
Even beer, the most popular alcoholic drink among Brazilians, did not escape this wave of growth. In August, the forecast was that it would become more expensive. Bar and restaurant owners announced that they must pass on the…
Unusual: company is looking for someone to “sleep” on the job; salary 5.000 reais
It may seem strange, but a company has opened a vacancy for a "sleep specialist" position in Brazil. You read that right. The startup Emma Colchões offers contractors a salary of 5.000 reais to test and use all products…
Used cars appreciate 20% in 12 months; see models with higher prices
The value of used cars has grown tremendously over the last year. This is a result of rising new car prices, especially with inflation, although this has also driven up used car prices. So much so that, in some…
Possible INSS retirement value announced in 2023
On July 12, Congress approved the 2023 Budget Guidance Law (LDO). It contains forecasts for next year's minimum wage and is used to review the earnings of not only workers but also those receiving pensions…
Credit card interest rates reach 364% per year
The annual interest rate on revolving credit cards rose to 364% in April. This is the highest rate since August 2017. Last month, in March, the rate was 359,1%. The numbers are released by the central bank and serve as a warning…
INSS: See how much retirees can receive in 2023
On July 12, Congress approved the so-called Budgetary Guidance Law (LDO), setting the minimum wage for 2023, as well as the minimum wage for pensions, at 1.294 reais. However, taking into account the increase in inflation, this…
You may have lost: Brazilian advance of 600 reais; disclosure of aid dates for…
The measures enshrined in the constitutional amendment approved by Congress in the first half of July will begin to take shape in the coming weeks. The government confirmed that the first Auxílio Brasil deposit, of 600 reais, will be paid…
Why is Argentina's economy in crisis? understand the situation
The economic crisis in Argentina worsened the social index. Four out of ten citizens live below the poverty line. The political situation will only harm the country more. The Argentine peso is experiencing weeks of depreciation against the…
The minimum wage will increase in 2023 and reach an unexpected value; know what the value is.
Although the 2023 Budgetary Guidance Law (LDO) was approved this week and sets the minimum wage at 1.294 reais, new inflation estimates could cause this value to rise from the beginning of next year. The salary…