Brazil’s economic landscape is showing signs of improvement. The Economic Uncertainty Indicator (IIE-Br) from the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) has reached its lowest point in seven months. This development signals a potential shift in the country’s economic outlook. The IIE-Br dropped by 3 points in October, marking the most significant decrease since February. This decline […]
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