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ICEI - Industrial Sectors
Part of industry regains confidence in July
July 31, 2020 - The Manufacturing ICEI hit the mark of 49.1 points after growing for the third consecutive month. The Construction ICEI reached 46.3 points and the Mining and Quarrying ICEI edged up from 50.8 points in June to 53.8 points.
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Industrial Survey
Industry continues to rebound, but impacts of the pandemic remain strong
July 31, 2020 - As in May, industry shows new signs of recovery in June after the strong impacts of the pandemic seen in April. Despite the improved performance in recent months, the pandemic’s impacts on industrial activity are still visible.
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Industrial Cost Indicator
Brazilian industrial costs increase in the first quarter of 2020
July 28, 2020 - The Industrial Cost Indicator rose by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2020, mainly due to an increase in production costs sensitive to exchange rate variations: those of imported inputs and of fuel oil.
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ICEI-Business Confidence Index
Business confidence continues to recover
July 17, 2020 - The Business Confidence Index (ICEI) rose from 41.2 points in June to 47.6 points in July, increasing by 6.4 points. This is the third increase in a row after the sharp drop recorded in April. Albeit closer, the indicator is still below the 50-point dividing line, denoting lack of confidence among industrial entrepreneurs.
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Industrial Indicators
Industrial activity is on the rise, but impacts of the crisis remain severe
July 16, 2020 - Industrial activity is on the rise in May. Real revenue, hours worked in production and capacity utilization increased after recording their worst result in recent history in April. These increases reflect the resumption of industrial activity after several industrial plants interrupted their operations in March and April.
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