S&P Global reported that in March, Brazil’s manufacturing sector showed resilience as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dipped slightly to 53.6 from February’s 54.1. This figure, staying above the crucial 50.0 threshold for the third consecutive month, signals ongoing expansion. The sector’s performance in March is notably robust, registering as the second-highest since July 2022. […]
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