The Brazilian service sector experienced a 4.7% growth in the first half of 2023, as per recent findings by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). This boost was primarily due to a 0.2% increase from May to June, driven by a partial revival in professional, administrative, and complementary services. By June, the volume […]
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