South & North America
Brazil’s Inflation Rate Reaches 4.83 Percent in December
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) announced that the Latin American country has had an inflation rate of 4.83 percent in the end of December.
Chile Witnesses 2.1 Percent Economic Growth
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Central Bank of Chile reported that the country’s economy grew by 2.1 percent in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Bolivia's Int'l Reserves Increase to 1.976 Billion Dollars in December
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) reported that the country witnessed a notable hike in Net International Reserves (NIR), reaching $1.976 bln at the end of 2024.
Number of Homeless People in US Increases in 2024
TEHRAN (ANA)- The federal data in the US showed the highest level of homelessness in the country in 2024.
Over 2.2 Million Jobs Created in Brazil in 11 Months
TEHRAN (ANA)- A report by the Brazilian government said that the country has succeeded in adding 2,224,102 new formal jobs in the first 11 months of 2024.
Brazil's Economic Activity Increases 3.4 Percent
TEHRAN (ANA)- Brazil’s central bank announced that the country has recorded a 3.4 percent increases in its economic activity in the past 12 months through October.
Sales of Homes Increase in US in November
TEHRAN (ANA)- The number of existing homes sold in the US increased in November, a report said.
Cocoa Price Hits Record
TEHRAN (ANA)- The price of a ton of cocoa has risen more than 200% since the beginning of 2024 and reached a high of $12,931 amid supply concerns.
Crude Steel Production in World Modestly Grows in November
TEHRAN (ANA)- The World Steel Association (worldsteel) reported that the crude steel production reached 146.8 million tons in November, showing an 0.8% rise compared to the previous year.
Brazil Expects Agricultural Output to Increase 7 Percent
TEHRAN (ANA)- Brazil, one of the world's top food producers, expects its cereal, legume and oilseed production to increase by 7 percent to 314.8 million tons in 2025, the state-run Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) said.