In Brazil, the price of slaughtered chicken in the 1st fortnight in March, better than in February but still below January

In the first half of March, after four consecutive months of decline, slaughtered chicken once again experienced appreciation, reaching an average price almost 10% higher than that recorded in the first half of the previous month, February. But it still remained with a difference of less than 2.5% compared to the average value reached last January. In any case, it is worth remembering that part of the initial prices in January reflect, by inertia, market conditions during the Festive period. Thus, it is likely that the best average of the current year was recorded in the first half of March. Even so, the fortnight ended with the worst result of the last 11 months. That is: ...