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Brazil funds cut GDP forecasts, hedge FX as pessimism hits record
InfoMoney·BR·3 days ago
Brazil's Industry Confidence Index (ICEI) dropped 1.4 points to 44.9 in September, extending a pessimistic streak to 21 months. The decline signals sustained weakness in industrial sentiment, likely reflecting broader economic headwinds. This matters as prolonged pessimism may weigh on investment and growth prospects.