In the month, bonds worth US$ 35.9 billion matured. Besides, the month had less business days due to Brazil’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup, therefore less bonds were issued.

According to a survey conducted by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation, August was the eighth straight month in which the sector’s assessment of economic conditions worsened.

Men’s shoes manufacturing company from the city of Franca exports to Saudi Arabia, Emirates Kuwait and is looking to win over more customers in the region. The company made contact with Saudis at a fair in Las Vegas.

According to a survey conducted by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism, foreigners visiting Brazil for the football tournament spent more and had higher incomes than traditional visitors.