The financial turnover in the month was US$ 77.5 billion, against US$ 79.3 billion in December. The main index in the Brazilian stock markets sagged 3.93%.
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Businessmen and ministers discussed on Friday, in São Paulo, the need for innovation in Brazilian industry to maintain commercial competitiveness of the country.
Foreign sales of the state of Rio de Janeiro grew 48% last year and the state returned to the third post among main Brazilian exporters, a position lost in 2009, according to the Firjan.
The inflow of foreign currency into Brazil was positive in January, up to the 28th, according to figures disclosed by the Central Bank of Brazil.
From its factory in Turkey, the Brazilian Metalfrio, which produces refrigerators for commercial use, exports to the Arab world and has its main importer in the region in the form of Iraq.
Brazilian state-owned companies made investment of US$ 50.5 billion last year, 17% growth as against 2009. The greatest investment was in energy.
Both regions were those presenting the greatest growth in passenger air traffic in December. Brazil, the United Arab Emirates and Oman were highlights in the month.
Shipments generated US$ 12.57 billion last year, growth of 34% over 2009. Imports totalled US$ 6.96 billion, which generated a trade surplus of US$ 5.61 billion, also record.
The result was US$ 424 million, despite the US$ 266 million in the fourth and fifth weeks of the month. In January 2010, the balance was US$ 179 million negative.
The Brazilian company signed an agreement making EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering its authorized centre for maintenance, repair and overhaul services on Embraer aircraft.
In December, Brazil produced 2.18 million barrels of oil and 69 million cubic metres of natural gas per day.
Finance sector analysts approached by the Brazilian Central Bank increased their forecast for growth of the Brazilian economy this year, from 4.50% to 4.60%. GDP expansion in 2012 remained at 4.5%.
Producers from the interior of Bahia sell sweets made from umbu to Austria, France and Italy. And they have organized themselves to win other markets abroad.
The company traded 7 million vehicles worldwide. Brazil was the 10th main market, with 196,000 units sold last year.
