Brazil’s industrial production rose by 1.1% in September 2024 compared to August, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). This growth exceeded analysts’ expectations of a 0.9% increase. The year-on-year comparison showed an even stronger performance, with production up 3.4% from September 2023. The sectors that contributed most significantly to this growth […]
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