In Brazil, 1.4 million automobiles were sold in the first half of 2013, up 8.6% from the same period in 2012. The number of units manufactured was down 7.8%.
Author: Agência Brasil
The minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Fernando Pimentel, pointed out the growing relations of the bloc with countries of South American and other continents. He is participating in a debate in the Senate.
The Brazilian Central Bank’s index shows international prices of staples were up in June from May. Over the past twelve months, prices were up 6.93%.
According to the Central Bank of Brazil, the negative balance was US$ 2.6 billion. The result came both from the financial and trade sectors, responsible for import and export operations.
UN report points out that the number of people living in impoverished situations around the world should triple in case improvements are not made in healthcare and food production, among others.
Financial institutions now estimate growth of Brazil’s GDP at 2.40% in 2013. Next year, the expansion should be 3%.
According to the Central Bank, the result for May exceeded that of the same month in 2012 by US$ 1.2 billion. There was, however, a reduction as against April.
The World Trade Organisation, however, warned, after a review of Brazil’s commercial policy, that it is necessary to pay attention to complaints about protectionism.
The sector posted US$ 3.2 billion in revenues in May, down 1.7% from May 2012. From April 2013, however, revenues were up 8.9%.
The country is ready to face the international financial crisis, while growing, according to the Finance minister.
Interregional Forum on the matter will take place in Rio de Janeiro and Arab-South American integration will be discussed. There is a possibility of exchange, said the vice-director of an organization.
The volume was record for the first quarter, according to the IBGE, which has been tabulating the figures since 1997. A total of 8.1 million heads of cattle were slaughtered, up 12.7% over the same period in 2012.
The Brazilian federal government decided to lift the tariff for purchases of the product from other countries – which was 10% – up until November 30th. The measure is designed to help fight inflation.
The index that tracks industrialists’ perceptions of the Brazilian economy was down 1.2% in May from April, according to a preliminary survey.
