Brazil IPC-S inflation accelerates to 0.52% in third September fortnight

Brazil's weekly IPC-S inflation index rose 0.52% in the third fortnight of September, up from 0.49% in the prior period, driven by a sharp acceleration in food prices (0.21% to 0.58%). The 12-month rate stands at 3.80%, still within target but showing upward momentum, which may pressure the central bank's easing path.