Brazil’s Central Bank revealed a current account deficit of $39.8 billion for the year ending in September, indicating a significant financial shortfall. This amount represents 1.92% of the country’s total economic output, known as Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Compared to the year before, the deficit has decreased. Previously, it was $56.9 billion, or 3.09% of […]
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