The proportion of Brazilians who believe that market food prices have risen in the past month reached 58% in November, a drop of five percentage points, according to a Genial/Quaest poll released on Wednesday (12). The percentage remained the same at 23%, and decreased by 17%.
This perception is in line with data released by the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) this Tuesday (11). Official inflation, measured by the IPCA (enlarged national consumer price index), slowed to 0.09% in October, the lowest level for the month since 1998.
Among individuals earning up to two minimum wages, the decline was within a margin of error of 2 percentage points, going from 63% to 61%. For those earning between two and five salaries, the percentage fell six points, from 62% to 56% in November. In March of this year, the percentage reached 88%.
The research was conducted from November 6 to 9. 2004 Face-to-face interviews were conducted with Brazilians aged 16 years or older.
According to the poll, 24% said they believe the Brazilian economy has improved in the past 12 months, an increase of three percentage points compared to October. But 42% believe the situation has become worse, and 32% believe it has remained the same, compared to 35% in October.
For half of Brazilians, getting a job today is more difficult than it was a year ago. For 39%, it’s easier. Among those earning more than five minimum wages, the proportion of those who find it more difficult (46%) again exceeds the proportion of those who find it easier (40%).
The research also devoted a paragraph to evaluating the meeting between President Lula and United States President Donald Trump on October 26. After the meeting, the president emerged stronger by 45% and weaker by 30%. For 51%, the presidents will reach an agreement to reduce tariffs on Brazil by 50%, and for 39% this will not happen.
In line with previous releases, 42% of respondents expect the economy to improve in the next 12 months. However, 58% believe that Brazil is heading in the wrong direction, a percentage that was 50% in January this year.
According to the poll, the restoration of the assessment presented by the Lula government has stalled since May, with 50% disapproving and 47% approving. Disapproval rose by one percentage point, approval fell by the same percentage, and the difference that was one point in October rose to three points this month.
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