Conference will tackle the causes and the socioeconomic challenges stemming from worldwide food price volatility. The event will be held on the 25th and 26th.
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Brazil’s premier maritime terminal handled 13.6% less cargo in January 2014 from December 2013. Performance was affected by a decline in exports.
Streamlined expenditure forecast and primary surplus target at 1.9% of GDP are designed to maintain sound macroeconomic foundations and market confidence.
Dollar inflows to Brazil have exceeded outflows by US$ 318 million in the first two weeks of February.
Foreign sales were down 9.61% from January 2013. A slowdown is expected early on in the year, and recovery should take place over the next few months.
Extracted volume has decreased by 70,000 barrels per day since last week as a result of confrontations. The country is plagued by political, economic and social instability.
Watch in this episode: Brazil-UAE Economic Forum; International Arab Studies Week; Algeria, the only Arab country taking part in the 2014 World Cup; and a report about the Brazilian city of Curitiba.
The Brazilian trade balance posted a US$ 338 million deficit last week, a US$ 2.041 billion deficit month-to-date in February, and a US$ 6.1 billion deficit year-to-date.
The Brazilian economic growth estimate for 2014 is down from 1.9% to 1.79%, as per the Central Bank’s weekly Focus bulletin.
Economist José Roberto Mendonça de Barros will discuss the outlook for the country to members of the organization. Registration is open.
According to Brazil’s National Electrical System Operator, such was the economy from the daylight saving time (DST). The demand for power was down 4% during peak hours. The DST ends next Sunday.
Three private companies are investing US$ 265 million into oil well drilling in the North African country. Another contract had been signed in January.
Revenues stood at US$ 416.56 million in 2013. The growth was driven by a 19% increase in rent prices at the industrial hub in the second half.
Revenues stood at US$ 416.56 million in 2013. The growth was driven by a 19% increase in rent prices at the industrial hub in the second half.
