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Brazil's inflation trends: September and October 2026
Brazil's inflation rates showed fluctuations in September and October 2026, with significant impacts on costs and pricing strategies.
No new coverage since 23 October 2026.
The story so far as of 23 October 2026
On 25 September, Brazil's IPCA-15 inflation index rose 0.7%, driven by higher electricity and food prices, surpassing expectations. On 9 October, the IPCA inflation rose to 0.82%, reversing a decline from August, influenced by the end of the Itaipu electricity bonus and rising airfare and food costs. By 23 October, the IPCA-15 inflation slowed to 0.32%, below expectations, with food prices contributing to the rise, accumulating a 4.15% increase for the year.
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- Markets
IPCA-15 inflation slows to 0.32% in October
Impact Retailers and consumers benefit from lower-than-expected inflation, easing cost pressures.
Sources: O Globo ↗, Folha de S.Paulo ↗
- Markets
Brazil's September inflation jumps to 0.82%
Impact Retailers and financial planners face higher costs and inflationary pressures, affecting pricing strategies.
Sources: Jornal de Brasília ↗, Extra ↗, Folha de S.Paulo ↗
- Markets
Brazil's IPCA-15 inflation index rises 0.7% in September
Impact Importers and retailers face higher costs due to increased electricity and food prices.
Sources: Terra ↗, Jornal de Brasília ↗, O Globo ↗
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