Brazil’s industrial output fell less than forecast in January as policy makers seek signs that the country is on its way out of its biggest recession on record.
Production fell 0.1 percent in the month, compared with the median 0.4 percent decline forecast by 41 economists polled by Bloomberg. From a year earlier, industrial output expanded 1.4 percent, marking its first increase in nearly three years, the national statistics agency said Wednesday.
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