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According to Fundação Getulio Vargas, confidence in the sector improved, from 66 points in September to 67.5 points in October, but it’s still the second lowest of the historical series of the survey.

The Brazilian aircraft maker reported USD 99.8 million in losses in Q3, down from nearly BRL 400 million in net income in Q2.

Dresses by Helo Rocha are now on sale at five countries across the Middle East. Lebanon is the top destination for the brand, which is now looking to break into Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Respondents of a survey conducted by the Brazilian Central Bank among poll Brazilian financial institutions estimate the economy will contract by 3.02% this year. This is the 15th straight downward revision.

The rise of the US dollar relative to Brazil’s real inhibited expenditures in foreign currency, causing them to plummet in September. A USD 3 billion current account deficit was registered in the month.