IPCA slows to 0.15% in August
This article was translated by an automatic translation system, and was therefore not reviewed by people.
The August inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (IPCA) was 0.15%, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), which is that raising prices. In July, the IPCA inflation was 0.24%. With the result, the IPCA accumulated a high of 2.97% in the year and 4.36% in the 12 months ended last month. The index includes the price change for families with monthly incomes of 1 to 40 times minimum, residents in major urban areas of the country
The IPCA is also the official index used by the Central Bank to comply with the regime of inflation targets as determined by the National Monetary Council (CMN). The center of the inflation target for 2009 was set at 4.5%, with allowance of two percentage points up or down.
INPC
The National Index of Consumer Prices (INPC), which determines inflation income for families with monthly payment of 1 to 6 minimum wages, was 0.08% in August from 0.23% in July. Last year, the INPC has accumulated a 3.07% and 12 months, 4.44%. The INPC is generally used for wage increases.
Source: State Agency
This article was translated by an automatic translation system, and was therefore not reviewed by people.
Important:
The JurisWay site does not interfere in the work provided by doctrine, why only reflect the opinions, ideas and concepts of their authors.