In February 2024, Brazil’s service sector faced a slight downturn, recording a 0.9% decline from the previous month, according to the stats agency IBGE. This decline halted a three-month streak of positive growth within the sector, underscoring the volatility that still pervades Brazil’s economic landscape. Despite this month-on-month setback, the sector demonstrated resilience on a […]
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