Brazil entered 2024 with robust economic growth, yet UBS BB warns of a potential downturn. They predict a modest 0.4% growth in the second quarter due to reduced consumer spending and lower investments. UBS BB, the Brazilian arm of Swiss UBS Group, shapes economic trends and investment decisions in Latin America with its investment banking […]
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