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Latin America really gains purchasing power
From March 2017 to the same month of 2022, Real lost 31,32% of its value and strength in relation to the others. Thousands of Brazilians, especially low-income ones, felt inflation. Despite the domestic situation, the Brazilian currency gained…
Brazil's deflation rate of 0,68% is the lowest since the beginning of the historical series in 1980
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) released new data this Tuesday morning on the Broad National Consumer Price Index (IPCA), which takes into account the country's official inflation. The July drop was…
100 reais in 1994 were worth 13,91 reais; Inflation destroys Brazilian income
Despite gaining strength during the pandemic, inflation is a word that has haunted Brazilians for decades. It represents a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy, which in practice is felt when the purchasing power of a population...
Monthly inflation makes food more expensive in July; Check out amazing conservation tips
Ensuring the basics on the table is more difficult. A preview of monthly inflation measured by the Broad Consumer Price Index 15 (IPCA-15) showed that a set of retail products and services became more expensive in July. Papaya, milk, cucumber,…
Cell phone bills should become cheaper with ICMS reduction
After fuel and electricity, what should now become cheaper are cell phone bills, due to restrictions on the collection of goods and services (ICMS) in the states. The information was recently released by the Ministry of Mines and…
Inflation Profits from DETONA FGTS: Birthday withdrawals, would it be the best choice?
Workers in accounts linked to the Severance Indemnity Fund (FGTS) receive part of the R$13,2 billion in profits that the fund will have in 2021. This amount is equivalent to 99% of last year's total revenue, or 13,3 billions of…
Retirement and minimum wage could exceed R$1.300 in 2023
The Brazilian worker ended up being less than satisfied with the new minimum wage recently issued by the government. This dissatisfaction is largely due to high inflation, and it doesn't look like it's going down anytime soon. Therefore, the…