AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood & Agriculture: Global food prices fell 1.2% in October, but sugar rose 6.6% as rain disrupted Brazil’s harvest. The index remained 5.9% above a year earlier. Manufacturing: Brazil’s industrial output fell 0.8% in September. Honda plans to invest $602 million to expand its motorcycle factory, while John Deere says it will shift some work from two Iowa plants to Brazil. Mining & Critical Minerals: AngloGold plans to spend $200–250 million expanding its Cuiabá mine, adding an estimated 75,000 ounces of annual output. Solvay also secured Brazilian rare-earth feedstock under a binding supply deal. Trade & Logistics: Hapag-Lloyd plans an Asia–South America service from April 2027, with two calls at Santos. Tax: Brazil set selective-tax rates for 2027, including levies on tobacco, alcoholic and sugary drinks, and vehicles based partly on environmental impact.
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