Instituto Nacional de Estatística

Brazil 2026: Deflation, record exports, and fiscal pressure

259 clusters · 1353 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Brazilian investors shift toward fixed-rate bonds amid interest rate changes

By mid-September 2026, Brazil’s economic landscape presents a complex mix of deflationary trends, record commodity exports, and shifting capital flows. While the economy grew by 0.5% in the second quarter, recent data sh

Portugal housing policy and regulatory reforms

7 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Portugal claims housing strategy aligns with EU Affordable Housing Act

Portugal is implementing legislative measures to address its housing shortage through administrative and fiscal reforms. In August 2026, the government announced a reform of the Urbanization and Building Legal Regime (RJ

Portugal & Brazil summer travel highlights

7 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Algarve tourism shifts focus from visitor volume to experience quality

Building on early‑July coverage of Portugal’s Algarve coast and Brazil’s Northeast as prime summer destinations, later reports deepen the picture. In the Algarve, summer festivals – the Portimão Sardine Festival (4‑9 Aug

Labor market trends in Brazil and Portugal

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Portuguese employers plan significant hiring increase for year-end

Labor market trends in Brazil and Portugal have shown varying indicators of stability and volatility. In Brazil, the market reached a state of technical full employment with an unemployment rate of 6.4%, though high leve

Brazil debt pressure and recession risks deepen

75 clusters · 392 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Credit access and usage patterns shift in Brazil

Brazil's debt pressures and economic instability have intensified through late 2026. While inflation remains within the Central Bank's target and unemployment is at historic lows, the country faces record levels of corpo

Portugal tourism industry economic trends

6 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Portugal experiences massive surge in American tourism

In 2025, the global tourism sector reached approximately US$ 11.6 trillion, with Portugal’s tourism industry accounting for roughly 11.8% of its GDP. While the sector’s growth in Portugal was noted to be slower than the

Portugal regional real estate market trends

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Portugal rental prices rise in Alentejo while Lisbon and Porto stabilize

Real estate trends in Portugal show regional divergence regarding property valuations and rental costs. In July, bank appraisals indicated growth in several areas. The Alentejo region saw the highest monthly increase in

Portugal urban leasing and rental market reform

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Portugal implements new affordable rental tax regime

The Portuguese government has moved to reform the urban leasing regime to increase housing supply and stabilize prices. Initially, the Portuguese Association of Property Developers and Investors (APPII) expressed suppor

Regional economic and trade trends

2 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Spain and France see inflation rise in August due to energy costs

Economic indicators across several regions show varying trends in inflation, consumption, and trade. In Argentina, wholesale inflation for July was reported at 0.8%, though the year-on-year inflation rate reached 33.8%.

Portugal: Demographic shifts, migration and economic reforms

23 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Portugal pension reform report calls for urgent social security updates

Portugal’s resident population reached a record 11.4 million in 2025, driven by a 113% increase in immigration since 2021. Foreign nationals now comprise 14% of the population, with Brazilians remaining the largest group

Portuguese economic and industrial developments

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Portugal economic news: energy tariffs, automotive risks, and ICT growth

Economic indicators in Portugal show divergent trends across different sectors. Industrial producer prices rose by 5.8% in July compared to the previous year, an acceleration driven largely by energy and intermediate goo