Brasil Taxa De Inflação

The annual inflation rate in Brazil rose for the second month to 5.48% in March 2025, the highest since February 2023, matching market estimates. Upward pressure came primarily from prices of food & beverages (7.68% vs 7% in February); transportation (6.05% vs 5.21%); health and personal care (5.79% vs 5.78%); personal expenses (5.28% vs 4.88%) and clothing (3.53% vs 2.95%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.56% in March, as widely anticipated, slowing from a 1.31% rise in the prior month.