Brazil’s mid-month consumer prices rose 0.25% in the first half of December 2025, slightly below forecasts of a 0.3% increase and marginally higher than the 0.20% rise recorded in November. Seven of the nine product and service groups posted gains, led by transportation prices, which climbed 0.69% and had the largest positive impact on the index. Clothing also increased 0.69%, while personal expenses rose 0.46%. Food and beverages recorded a modest 0.13% increase. In contrast, household articles fell 0.64%, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline. On a year-on-year basis, mid-month inflation eased to 4.41% from 4.50%.