Output at Brazil's mines and factories slowed in August, falling a seasonally adjusted 0.2% from July as production in the country's industrial sector suffered the impact of cheap imports and the sluggish global economy.
Nissan Motor Co CEO Carlos Ghosn said Japan faces a “hollowing out” of its industrial base should the government fail to take steps to counter the Yen’s rise. Ghosn statements could also be interpreted as a subtle message since Brazilian manufacturing faces problems with a too strong Real.