Brazil's Central Bank Director Galipolo Says Activity And Labor Market Remain Resilient, With Inflation Performing Well; Says Trade Balance Continues To Perform Well Despite China's Slowdown
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Brazil's Central Bank Director, Galipolo, reports that Brazil's economic activity and labor market are showing resilience. Inflation is performing well, and the trade balance remains strong despite China's economic slowdown, according to Reuters.
February 16, 2024 | 1:26 pm
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The iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF (EWZ) may see positive short-term movement due to Brazil's resilient economic activity, labor market, and trade balance.
Given that EWZ tracks the investment results of an index composed of Brazilian equities, positive economic indicators such as a resilient labor market, well-performing inflation, and a strong trade balance, especially in light of challenges from China's economic slowdown, suggest a favorable environment for Brazilian stocks. This could lead to increased investor confidence in EWZ in the short term.
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