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The growth in investment in Brazil should take place from 2014 to 2017, in comparison with the previous four years period, according to a Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) research.

Shipments from Brazil to the Middle East and North Africa grew in September over the same month last year and totalled 4.3 million tonnes. Sales of ores boosted the figures.

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.

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.