Brasília, 3 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - Financial market estimates for the trade surplus this year have risen from US$4.20 billion to US$4.35 billion. For next year, estimates remain stable at US$5 billion.

Estimates for GDP growth were stable at 2.20% in 2002, and 3.5% in 2003.

Estimates for direct foreign investments were also stable at US$17.5 billion for this year, and US$18 billion for next year. Estimates for the current account deficit also remained stable at US$20.5 billion for 2002, and rose from US$20 billion to US$20.3 billion for 2003. (AB)