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The Brazilian industry performance declined from August to September, according to a Statistics Institute (IBGE) survey. The decline was even sharper compared with the September 2011, at 3.8%.

OECD, WTO and Unctad report informs that the number of measures restrictive to trade was lower in the last five months, but warns that accumulated barriers since 2008 affect the world economy.

OECD, WTO and Unctad report informs that the number of measures restrictive to trade was lower in the last five months, but warns that accumulated barriers since 2008 affect the world economy.

Out goes Kassab, in goes Haddad and São Paulo will go on being governed by a Lebanese descendent. The mayor-elect, a son to an immigrant father, has worked in trade before pursuing an academic career.

The Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras produced 2.2 million barrels per day in September, a lower volume than in August. Year-to-date, output declined by 1%.