The public sector, including the federal, state and municipal governments, had a primary surplus of US$ 10.6 billion in January. In the same period last year, the surplus had been US$ 9.6 billion.
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Protests in Libya caused fear on the financial market, causing appreciation of the barrel of oil. The Brent barrel reached its peak of US$ 119.79 on Thursday morning, in London.
The Central Bank posted profit of US$ 9.4 billion last year. The result is due to operations in reals, public papers, Treasury remuneration and compulsory deposits.
The state is changing its tax policy, starting on Thursday, to attract new industries to the interior of the state. The measure is part of the Paraná Competitivo programme.
Innovators even stand out in competitive sectors like beauty and semi-jewels, as is the case with Feitiços Aromáticos and with Bruna Semijóias. Read the last article in series ‘Making the difference’.
The outflow of foreign investment from the Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange should continue in coming months, but should not appreciate the dollar.
The ambassador of Egypt to Brasília, Ahmed Darwish, said that tourist sites in the country are safe and aims to foster trips by Brazilians.
A group of specialists from Al Assad University Hospital, from Damascus, is in the Syrian-Lebanese Hospital to learn about procedures for liver transplant, to take the technique to Syria.
Foreign direct investment in Brazil should reach US$ 7 billion in February, according to the Central Bank. This should be the largest inflow into the productive sector in the period.
Brazilians spent US$ 1.7 billion on international travels in January, according to figures disclosed by the Central Bank. This is the highest value since the bank started recording the total, in 1947.
Escaping tendencies and offering exclusive fashion is a trump card for small companies from Bahia innovating in the textile sector. Read the second ANBA article in series ‘Making the difference’.
Brazilian self-sufficiency in oil and the government’s work to control inflation should result in the country’s not being affected by rises in the price of the commodity.
The funds should enter the country over the next four years. BNDES president Luciano Coutinho said that, with this, the level of investment in the country should reach 23% of GDP.
Petrobras started operating in Benin, with the acquisition of half an oil exploration block. The objective is to find light oil.
