The Brazilian Central Bank’s Focus Bulletin, a poll of financial institutions regarding the economy, shows that the annual inflation expectation dropped to 3.71% and the GDP growth forecast eased to 0.41%.

Mutari exports products for hair straightening, dyeing and treatment to a distributor in the UAE. Sales started three years ago and the company plans to enter the markets of other Arab countries.

According to the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé), shipments to the region totaled 486,800 bags from January to May. In general, Brazil’s foreign sales also declined.