Brazil’s Manufacturing PMI rises to 49.0 in March, according to S&P Global.

THE Industrial Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Brazil's index rose from 47.3 in February to 49.0 in March, according to data released this Wednesday (1st) by S&P GlobalDespite the progress, the result has remained below the 50 mark, which separates growth from contraction, since May 2025. The document indicates that the operating conditions of the Brazilian manufacturing industry continued to deteriorate in March, albeit at a slower pace, reflecting the continued contraction in production and new orders. This scenario was partially mitigated by the stabilization of external orders and by efforts to replenish inventories.

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