Brazil posts higher-than-expected September trade surplus, lifts annual outlook

BRASILIA, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Brazil posted a higher-than-expected trade surplus in September, official data showed on Monday, as the government raised its forecast for the full-year positive balance.

Latin America's largest economy recorded a trade surplus of $2.99 billion in September, beating the $2.65 billion projected in a Reuters poll. The government now sees a $60.9 billion surplus in 2025, from $50.4 billion calculated before.