Overview

• IBGE's services survey shows a seven‑month cumulative gain of 2.6%, with the sector now 18.7% above its pre‑pandemic level.
• Output rose 2.5% from a year earlier in August, and the 12‑month rate reached 3.1%.
• Four of five activity groups increased month over month, while information and communication fell 0.5%.
• Services provided to households advanced 1.0% in August, and nominal revenue grew 0.6% on the month and 7.0% year over year.
• The tourism activity index rose 0.8% and sits 11.5% above its pre‑pandemic level, as IBGE's Rodrigo Lobo cited resilience with transport and IT as key drivers.