Foreign purchases of chemical products by Brazil totaled USD 17.2 billion in the year’s first six months, according to data from the Brazilian Chemical Industry Association (ABIQUIM).
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In the first six months, Brazil registered a surplus of USD 715 million in current transfers. The results were impacted by the balance of trade, which had a surplus of USD 35 billion.
The mining company’s pellet plant in the Arab country produced 1,900 tons in Q2 of this year. The volume was impacted by scheduled maintenance.
The index of the National Federation of Industry shows a decline in the confidence of industrial entrepreneurs this month over June. It dropped 1.3 point.
July’s results of the Extended National Consumer Price Index -15 (IPCA-15) represents the sharpest negative variation for the month since 2003.
The performance is attributed to the oil industry, which registered 7.1% growth in the same period. The country increased output and benefited from a higher average oil price.
Tax collection and contributions totaled BRL 104.1 billion (USD 33.34 billion), an increase over the same month of last year. Year-to-date until June, revenues went up 0.77%.
The 4th edition of the “Women for Success” Conference takes place from February 17 to 21, 2018, in Cairo and Luxor. The event will gather women from over 25 countries and its organizer wants Brazilian women to attend.
The Brazilian Development Bank approved BRL 33.5 billion (USD 10.73 billion) in loans in the year’s first six months.
Purchases of food products totaled USD 935 million in the year’s first six months. The sector’s deficit nearly doubled in the period.
A survey conducted by FGV shows that Brazil’s economy grew in the three months through May from the three months ended February. Year-on-year, GDP was unchanged.
Petrobras announced this Monday (17) an oil and gas output record in June, boosted especially by the pre-salt at the Santos Basin.
The median of estimates for whole-year 2017 inflation rate from financial market players declined to 3.08%. In 2018 inflation is expected to be 4.19%, according to the Brazilian Central Bank’s Focus bulletin.
The Dubai-based airline will host a roadshow in São Paulo on July 27 and 28. The company is searching for experienced professionals for freight and passenger flights. Salaries reach up to BRL 37,000 (USD 11,730).
