Brazil stats agency Friday reported mid December price rises were less than expected, annual inflation was recorded +4.71% in the period compared to analysts forecast at 4.82%. However, economists say the mid December figure isn\'t enough to suggest a better inflation outlook in the near term.

<div class=\"default-font-wrapper\" style=\"line-height: 1;font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;\">Brazil stats agency Friday reported mid December price rises were less than expected, annual inflation was recorded +4.71% in the period compared to analysts forecast at 4.82%.  However, economists say the mid December figure isn\'t enough to suggest a better inflation outlook in the near term.</div>