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Brazil economy slows, but beats forecasts again in Q2
Brazil economy slows, but beats forecasts again in Q2
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Brazil's economic growth slowed to 0.9 percent in the second quarter, officials said Friday, but once again beat expectations in a fresh boost for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Brazil's economy also beat forecasts in the first quarter, when it expanded by 1.8 percent -- revised down Friday from an initially reported figure of 1.9 percent.