{
  "id": 3567749,
  "title": "Brazil’s inflation cools as prices post first monthly decline in a year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/brazils-inflation-cools-as-prices-post-first-monthly-decline-in-a-year",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-26T18:50:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/brazils-inflation-cools-as-prices-post-first-monthly-decline-in-a-year-4877296"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazil's annual inflation rate slowed more than anticipated in the 12 months leading up to mid-August, as consumer prices experienced their first monthly decline in a year, according to official data released on Wednesday. Statistics agency IBGE reported that the IPCA-15 consumer price index increased by 4.24% over the year, down from 4.52% in the previous month and below most economists' forecasts. On a monthly basis, prices fell by 0.40%, marking the first decline since August 2025 and also below the median forecast of 0.30% in a Reuters poll of economists.\n\nDespite the easing inflation, annual inflation remains within the central bank's target range of 3%, plus or minus 1.5 percentage points. The central bank recently cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14%, making it the fourth consecutive rate reduction. This move was taken as inflation moderates and economic activity cools. The central bank is expected to discuss its next policy decision at a meeting on September 15-16.\n\nThe decline in the IPCA-15 index was primarily attributed to lower housing, transportation, and food prices. Housing costs dropped by 1.41%, mainly due to a one-off discount on electricity bills resulting from the operation of the Itaipu hydroelectric dam. Transportation prices fell by 1%, driven by cheaper air fares and fuel costs. Additionally, food and beverage costs decreased by 0.57%.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Brazil’s annual inflation rate slowed to 4.24% year-over-year in August",
    "IPCA-15 consumer price index declined by 0.40% monthly, first since August 2025",
    "Central bank cut interest rate by 25 basis points to 14%"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}