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2026.05.0413:00:00UTC+00Brazil’s Manufacturing Sector Returns to Expansion as April PMI Climbs to 52.6

Brazil’s manufacturing activity moved back into expansion territory in April 2026, as the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.6, up from 49.0 in March 2026.

The move above the 50-point threshold, updated on 04 May 2026, signals a return to growth for Brazil’s factory sector after it had been in contraction in the previous month. The sharp improvement from March’s 49.0 reading suggests strengthening business conditions, with manufacturers likely experiencing firmer demand and improved production momentum heading into the second quarter of 2026.

The April rebound in the PMI will be closely watched by investors and policymakers as a potential sign of stabilisation in Brazil’s industrial economy, after recent signs of softness in manufacturing activity.

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