The decision to retain the rate at this level, the lowest since 1986, was expected by financial analysts, who believe the Selic is likely to remain at this value until the year is over.
This estimate considered were the retiring civil servant replacement rate of 60 or 70 percent and the reduction and the reduction of the salary of those entering public service.
The minister advocated the so-called “structural” reforms, proposed by the government, and also mentioned that the privatization agenda will be revamped, with “two, three, four, major companies to be privatized” being announced.
Most noteworthy among foodstuffs were tomato (12.98%), soybean oil (9.48%), and UHT milk (4.84%).
The families that will not be in condition to pay their bills account for 12.1 percent, above July (12%) and August last year (9.5%).
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