The National Confederation of Trade (CNC) reported a stable 77.4% debt rate in Brazilian families for September. This matches the rate in August. The rate is the lowest since June of last year, showing a stable trend in family debts. The study looked at various types of debts. These include credit card bills, overdrafts, and […]
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