Amount of dollars leaving the country surpassed entry by US$ 12 billion. Financial foreign exchange flow was responsible for the result, as the commercial flow was positive at the end of 2013.
Author: Agência Brasil
The reduction occurred in almost half of the 27 sectors researched by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. Vehicles had the strongest influence.
Deposits made by Brazilians were greater than withdrawals by R$ 71 billion (US$ 30 billion), highest value ever registered by the Central Bank.
South American country shall substitute Algeria in heading the bloc of 133 developing nations and China.
Financial institutions consulted by the Central Bank believe the country’s economy won’t grow 2%, as previously forecasted.
Brazil’s Finance Minister, Guido Mantega, says the Federal Government’s savings to pay debt interests reached R$ 75 billion in 2013. Target was R$ 73 billion.
The total amount sold was down 5%, according to a business association. Last year there was a 6% increase.
In 2013, apart from highway concessions, two airports in Brazil, Galeão and Cofins, were assigned for management by private consortia.
Getúlio Vargas Foundation index shows consumers are less confident in the economy, at a below-average rate for the 10th straight month. Respondents said their financial status has worsened.
Ruling from the Justice and Labour and Employment ministries allows 4,482 workers from 22 countries to live in national territory.
The European bloc has requested consultations with the World Trade Organization for it believes Brazil charges discriminatory taxes on imported goods.
Federal Revenue will launch a system that enables importers to use mobile phones or tablets to determine the whereabouts of purchased products.
The countries’ governments will launch the initiative this Wednesday evening (18th) in Brasília. The goal is to publicize the cultures of the two countries, which will host the World Cup – Brazil next year and Qatar in 2022.
Spending in other countries reached an all-time high in November. However, according to the head of the Central Bank’s Economic Department, there are signs of moderate consumption.
