The Brazilian industrial sector experienced a slight downturn in September 2024, following two months of growth. The production index dropped to 48.8 points, down from 54.3 in July and 52.2 in August. The production decline impacted companies of all sizes, according to data from Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry (CNI). However, employment in the sector […]
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