Brazil's jobless rate returns to record low; inflation rises

SAO PAULO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's jobless rate returned to record lows in November, and inflation accelerated, government data showed on Thursday, suggesting consumer spending remained steady despite several interest rate increases and a sharp economic slowdown.

UPDATE 3-Brazil October jobless rate hits lowest in 10 months

SAO PAULO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Brazil's jobless rate in October dropped to its lowest level this year as employment growth outpaced a marginal increase in the number of job seekers.