Brazil’s mid-month inflation slowed in May 2026, with the Mid-Month Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.62% month-over-month, down from a stronger 0.89% increase recorded in April 2026. The latest data, updated on 27 May 2026, indicate a moderation in price pressures after a brisk acceleration in the previous month.
The month-over-month reading shows that while prices continued to climb in May, the pace of increase decelerated compared with April. In April, the 0.89% gain represented a sharp pickup versus March, whereas May’s 0.62% print suggests some cooling momentum.
This comparison framework highlights that the “actual” May figure reflects how prices changed versus April, while the “previous” indicator captures how April’s prices moved compared with March. The easing trajectory in May may be watched closely by markets and policymakers for signs of stabilizing inflation dynamics in Brazil.
