Bank of America predicts a shift in Brazil’s trade dynamics for 2024, foreseeing a slowdown from the record trade surplus of 2023 to a higher current account deficit. This change is attributed to a surge in imports of goods and services, fueled by a robust internal demand and the ongoing movement of funds via cryptocurrencies. […]
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