In June, Brazil’s Economic Uncertainty Indicator dipped slightly to 110.6 points, suggesting a temporary easing in concerns. This change was largely due to adjustments in media-driven perceptions from previous disaster-related spikes, according to FGV data. However, with a three-month moving average still on the rise, the long-term view remains cautiously pessimistic. Experts, reflecting on increased […]
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