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http://www.businessinsider.com/brazils-economy-could-fail-2014-8
Staying with the South America theme, we are seeing signs of economic troubles in Brazil. To be sure, the nation is still an economic powerhouse – the 7th largest economy in the world. Yet the end of the China-driven commodity supercycle has created significant headwinds for Brazil's economic growth.
1. In recent months industrial production has been declining at the fastest rate since 2009.
2. The labor markets remain under pressure, resulting in declines in consumer confidence.
Staying with the South America theme, we are seeing signs of economic troubles in Brazil. To be sure, the nation is still an economic powerhouse – the 7th largest economy in the world. Yet the end of the China-driven commodity supercycle has created significant headwinds for Brazil's economic growth.
1. In recent months industrial production has been declining at the fastest rate since 2009.
2. The labor markets remain under pressure, resulting in declines in consumer confidence.
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