The figure is the different between foreign currency inflow and outflow in Brazil up until the 9th, according to the Central Bank.
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Shipments generated US$ 1.8 billion in August, growth of 51% over the same month in 2010. The figures show great industrial and building sector demand.
According to a report issued by the institution, there may be investment flight in developing nations should the world economic crisis worsen.
As of September 9th, Brazilian export revenues stood at US$ 6.8 billion and import revenues stood at US$ 5.5 billion.
Facamp College should promote the 1st International Dialogues – Edward Said and the Middle East on Tuesday. It should take place at the organisation’s auditorium, at 12:30 pm.
The Development, Industry and Foreign Trade minister Fernando Pimentel will give a talk to businessmen during a luncheon at the Chamber headquarters on September 26th. Enrolments are open until 22nd.
The Trade and Development Council of the UN should discuss the ‘systemic weaknesses’ and the imbalances of the international economy.
Tourist flow worldwide grew by 19 million people in the first half. The number of travellers reached 440 million.
A survey conducted by Serasa Experian shows that compared with August 2010, there was growth of 14% last month. In comparison with July, the rate of increase was 8%.
Telecommunications was the segment that grew the most, followed by industrial equipment, industrial automation and computers. Brazilian exports reached US$ 3.7 billion in the first half.
The telecommunications sector topped the list, followed by industrial equipment, industrial automation and information technology. Brazilian exports totalled US$ 3.7 billion in the first half.
Foreign sales generated US$ 1.39 billion in revenues in August. From January to August, export revenues reached US$ 9.89 billion. Production and licensing were all-time highs during the month.
A total of 203,000 units were sold in Brazil in August, growth of 26% over July and 24% over August last year.
The balance between Brazil’s inflow and outflow of dollars ended the month of August with a positive result of US$ 4.1 billion. In September, up to the 2nd, the balance had reached US$ 5.2 billion.
