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Brazilian families have never been in so much debt

Growing indebtedness has been fueled by low incomes, rising inflation and now soaring interest rates

2 years ago

Brazilians are spending more abroad

Demand for travel has seen a notable increase, but it remains below pre-pandemic levels, held back by high fuel prices,…

2 years ago

How much richer is Brasília than the rest of Brazil?

Per capita income in the Brazilian capital is 260 percent higher than in Maranhão, the country’s poorest state

2 years ago

With inflation at a 19-year high, this year’s Easter eggs are shrinking

The price of consumer items traditionally bought at Easter, such as chocolate eggs, sardines, or salt cod, is rising even…

2 years ago

Brazil’s public debt could hit 90 percent of GDP

A new report highlights Brazil’s worsening debt trajectory, impacted by the pandemic, global inflation, and the upcoming general election

2 years ago

Central Bank workers’ strike still threatens PIX

Central Bank services could be disrupted. And there’s a risk of strikes widening should police earn a raise while Central…

2 years ago

Why the Brazilian Real gained ground in 2022, despite the war in Ukraine

The Brazilian currency has been the world's best-performing in 2022, despite a multitude of uncertainty factors

2 years ago

Number of graduate degrees falls during the pandemic in Brazil

Shortfall in scholarship funding discourages applicants from pursuing further study – an indication of the way the sector has been…

2 years ago

Brazilians have faced recession for about a third of their adult lives

Despite better news last quarter, stagflation is expected in 2022, meaning the country is unlikely to leave yet another recession…

2 years ago

A second year with Carnival restrictions will hurt street vendors

The Omicron variant has led multiple Brazilian state capitals to call off Carnival parades, depriving street vendors of income

2 years ago