GDP rises in third quarter after falling for two consecutive quarters

26/11/2003 - 14h36

Rio, 11/28/2003 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - After falling during the first two quarters of this year, there was a rise in GDP of 0.4% in the third quarter, compared to the second quarter, reports the statistical bureau (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística) (IBGE). However, the increase was below market expectations, which were running at 0.7%. (AB)