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The beef sector association offered, in tandem with the Arab Chamber, a lunch to importers from the Middle East during Sial, the foodstuffs fair taking place in Paris. Business owners praised Brazilian efforts in the area.

The Leading Economic Index (IACE) rose 1.3% in September over August. It anticipates the economy’s trend in the short term. It was the eighth consecutive increase.

Items including maize, cotton, rice, cocoa, oranges and tomatoes are expected to drive a drop in Brazilian crops’ value in 2016 over last year, but the result will still be the third best since 1989.

Financial institutions polled by the Brazilian Central Bank believe the benchmark rate will be slashed following a meeting this week. The rate is seen ending this year at 13.5% and the next one at 11%.

It will promote products from its members at the International Exhibition for Agricultural Investment and Technologies, from October 19 to 22. The Chamber’s participation is a partnership with a Tunisian agency.