The index measured by the National Confederation of Industry stood at 53.8 points in October, below the historical average of 58.5 points. The score improved only for construction companies.
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The figure concerns petroleum royalties and fees for the federal, state, and municipal governments.
The ‘GDP Forecast’ disclosed by the Central Bank shows growth of 0.08% in August in comparison with June this year.
US dollar outflows have exceeded inflows from the 1st to the 11th this month in Brazil, according to the Central Bank. The result was caused by the finance and trade sectors.
The Arab country imported 848,000 pairs of shoes from January to September this year. There was growth of 25.7% in volume, and of 19.2% in revenues obtained with sales, according to Abicalçados figures.
Brazil’s social initiative has won the 1st Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security. The announcement was made this Tuesday (15th) in Switzerland and the prize will be accepted in Doha in November.
Last month, governor Raimundo Colombo met with executives from DP World, the port operator of Dubai, and presented the situation of the five ports of the state.
Brazil posted US$ 188.5 billion in foreign sales revenues year-to-date through the second week of October. In the same period last year, revenues amounted to US$ 190 billion.
Finance sector analysts have increased estimates for growth of the Brazilian Gross Domestic Product (PIB) from 2.47% to 2.48% in 2013.
Camila de Zorzi produces embroidery for famous brands in Brazil. An admirer of the Arab world, she now aims to produce typical garments for women in the region and to export there.
International Monetary Fund director for the Middle East and North Africa says oil exporting countries should see modest growth due to lower demand. In turn, oil importing countries must attract investment.
The country attracted US$ 39 billion worth of foreign direct investment year-to-date through August and retained the leadership in the region. However, the value invested was down 10%.
The president at Petrobras was classified as the most powerful female executive outside the United States by Fortune magazine. She heads the ranking for the second year running.
The organisation forecasts half the growth in the region this year as against 2012 and states that turmoil scares investors away.
