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Brazil Faces Soaring Inflation Amid Rising Food Prices

2/4/2025

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Brazil's central bank warns that inflation will soar beyond acceptable limits for six months, driven by escalating food prices and soaring service costs. Despite recent interest rate hikes, including a rise to 13.25% in January, inflation is still set to exceed targets, with projections for June 2025 remaining concerning.

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Brazil's central bank warns that inflation will soar beyond acceptable limits for six months, driven by escalating food prices and soaring service costs. Despite recent interest rate hikes, including a rise to 13.25% in January, inflation is still set to exceed targets, with projections for June 2025 remaining concerning.