Brazil’s IPC-Fipe inflation index slipped into negative territory in July 2026, registering -0.03% month-over-month, according to data updated on 4 August 2026. The move marks a reversal from June 2026, when the index posted a 0.18% increase over the previous month.
The month-over-month comparison shows that, while consumer prices were still rising modestly in June, they edged down slightly in July. This mild deflationary reading suggests a softening in short-term price pressures in São Paulo, where the IPC-Fipe is typically tracked, and may factor into expectations around monetary policy and consumer purchasing power in the coming months.