Lending by banks declined in 2016 in comparison to the previous year.
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The amount of investments online by individuals in public bonds was the highest for the month. Sales totaled BRL 1.715 billion (USD 541 million).
Last year, 670,000 units were produced in Brazil. Exports increased 27% to 8,400 units.
The Brazilian trade surplus was the result of USD 9.775 billion in exports and USD 8.377 billion in imports, with both climbing in comparison to the same month of last year.
The 2016 result was the worst in four years, according to consulting firm Serasa Experian. Industry registered the sharpest decline.
Estimate by financial institutions are approaching the established inflation target center. In the Focus Bulletin of this Monday (23), forecasts on the benchmark interest rates were also revised down.
The number of formal jobs, with registered employees, declined 3.33% last year in comparison to 2015.
Last month’s performance had better numbers than those in December 2015. Output and employment indicators showed improvement.
There was a decline of 5% over 2015. Factors such as lower oil prices and a smaller maize crop output impacted the performance.
The 4th bidding rounds of areas with marginal accumulations will be held on May 11. Seminar on the subject is scheduled to January 26.
The Fund’s executives gave positive assessments on the direction of economic policies in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Last year, 887,600 units were produced in Brazil. Exports declined 14.6% in the same period.
The indicator, measured by the National Commerce Confederation for Goods, Services and Tourism, declined 1.7% in January.
Fashion designer Vanessa Montoro created six unique models of abayas that she wants to introduce to the Arab market. The pieces can be customized according to the fashion of the buying country.
