Brazil’s economy experienced a 0.44% growth in July compared to June, marking the second consecutive month of expansion, according to the Central Bank. This rate surpasses the 0.22% seen in June, suggesting a speedier growth trajectory. Year-over-year, economic activity in July was up by 0.65%. From January to July, the economy expanded by 3.21% relative […]
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