Brasília – Economic activity presented growth of 0.84% in April, different from the previous month. The figures were disclosed in the Economic Activity Index of the Central Bank (IBC-Br) unseasoned (adjusted for the period), disclosed on Friday (14).
This was the second month running with expansion of the index, but at a lower rhythm. In March, as against February, the growth was 1.07%, according to the figures released. When comparing February and January, there was retraction of 0.26%.
As against the same period last year, the economy grew 7.3% (unadjusted). In the year, the IBC-Br presented expansion of 3.2%, and in 12 months, 1.57%.
The IBC-Br is a way of evaluating Brazil’s economic activity in advance. The index incorporates information regarding the level of activity of three sectors of the economy: industry, trade and services and agriculture.
*Translated by Mark Ament
