Brazil’s manufacturing sector noted a 0.1% growth from August to September 2023, as revealed in a Monthly Industrial Survey. This release, dated November 1, 2023, came from the stats agency IBGE. Though this growth is below August’s 0.4%, it improves upon July’s 0.3% decline. The year’s overall change remains at 0%, suggesting industry stagnation. Comparing […]
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