The better-than-expected 0.7% m/m rise in Brazilian industrial production in February was supported by a rebound in mining, which is likely to prove temporary. And surveys point to renewed weakness last month. As a result, it looks like industry probably still acted as a drag on GDP growth in Q1.
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